Nelsonia, Virginia

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

Nelsonia, Virginia

Census-designated place

United States Post Office in Nelsonia

Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.

Coordinates: 37°49′21″N 75°35′22″W﻿ / ﻿37.82250°N 75.58944°W﻿ / 37.82250; -75.58944[1]
Country| United States
State| Virginia
County| Accomack
Elevation

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| 46 ft (14 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 451
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code| 51-48776
GNIS feature ID| 2584889[1]

Nelsonia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 451.[2]

## Geography

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The CDP lies at an elevation of 46 feet.[1]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2010| 523| | —
2020| 451| | −13.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
2010[4] 2020[5]

Nelsonia was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[4]

### 2020 census

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Nelsonia CDP, Virginia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[6] | Pop 2020[5] | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 152  | 103  | 29.06%  | 22.84%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 282  | 193  | 53.92%  | 42.79%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 0.00%  | 0.00%
Asian alone (NH)  | 3  | 0  | 0.57%  | 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 0.00%  | 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)  | 0  | 0  | 0.00%  | 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)  | 9  | 9  | 1.72%  | 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 77  | 146  | 14.72%  | 32.37%
Total | 523 | 451 | 100.00% | 100.00%

## Education

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Nelsonia is part of Accomack County Public Schools.[7]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Nelsonia Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
2. ^ "Nelsonia CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
4. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Virginia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
5. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Nelsonia CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
6. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Nelsonia CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau.
7. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Accomack County, VA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 24, 2023.

* Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data)

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Municipalities and communities of Accomack County, Virginia, United States

County seat: Accomac

Towns|

* Accomac
* Belle Haven‡
* Bloxom
* Chincoteague
* Hallwood
* Keller
* Melfa
* Onancock
* Onley
* Painter
* Parksley
* Saxis
* Tangier
* Wachapreague

Map of Virginia highlighting Accomack County

CDPs|

* Atlantic
* Bayside
* Bobtown
* Boston
* Captains Cove
* Cats Bridge
* Chase Crossing
* Deep Creek
* Gargatha
* Greenbackville
* Greenbush
* Harborton
* Horntown
* Lee Mont
* Locust Mount
* Makemie Park
* Mappsburg
* Mappsville
* Metompkin
* Modest Town
* Nelsonia
* New Church
* Oak Hall
* Pastoria
* Pungoteague
* Quinby
* Sanford
* Savage Town
* Savageville
* Schooner Bay
* South Chesconessex
* Tasley
* Temperanceville
* Wattsville
* Whitesville

Unincorporated
communities|

* Allentown
* Assawoman
* Belinda
* Birch Town
* Bullbegger
* Cashville
* Centerville
* Chancetown
* Chesconessex
* Clam
* Coocheyville
* Craddockville
* Daugherty
* East Point
* Franklin City
* Graysville
* Groton Town
* Grotons
* Guilford
* Hacksneck
* Hopeton
* Hopkins
* Horsey
* Jenkins Bridge
* Justisville
* Little Hell
* Locustville
* Mearsville
* Messongo
* Middlesex
* Miona
* Nandua
* The Oaks
* Pennyville
* Piggen
* Poulson
* Rue
* Sign Post
* Sinnickson
* Smithville
* Ticktown
* Winterville
* Wishart
* Withams

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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