Statistics for Nelson County
Latest official figures for Nelson County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 49,036 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 570 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 531 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.67 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.88 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.1 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 11.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 69,562 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,394.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.3 % | 2024 |