Nelsonville City, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 5230 people, 2036 households, and 1060 families residing in the city. The population density was 1051.9 people per square mile (406.14/km˛), giving it the 343rd least densely populated city among the Ohio. There were 2273 housing units at an average density of 457.3 per square mile (176.56/km˛). The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city Population was distributed with 18.5% under the age of 18, 28.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.4 males. The median age is 26.8 years, the median age of male residents at 24.3 and the median age of female residents at 30.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.22% White, 2.39% Black or African American, 0.48% American Indian, 0.36% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.3% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20634, it is the 12th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $27122, it would be the 27th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Ohio. The per capita income for the city was $11552, making it the 32nd poorest city by per capita income among the Ohio. The median income was $10909, Males had a median income of $12130 versus $8050 for females.
In 2000, 1927 pupils and students, of which 57.34% are male and 42.66% are female, 36.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.26% nursery or pri school, 1.66% kindergarten, 21.85% elementary school, 8.87% high school and 63.36% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5230 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5230 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5245 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5274 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5295 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5365 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5405 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5409 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5395 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5386 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5375 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 51 | 31 | 82 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| Elementary school | 198 | 223 | 421 |
| High school | 82 | 89 | 171 |
| College or graduate school | 752 | 469 | 1221 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville city, Ohio | $20634 | $27122 | $11552 |
| Athens County, Ohio | $27322 | $39785 | $14171 |
| Ohio, United States | $40956 | $50037 | $21003 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |