6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellysford | 1 | 1,476 | 1,372 | 1.86% | 153 | 10 | CDP |
| Arrington | 2 | 1,356 | 782 | 3.35% | 130 | 10 | CDP |
| Shipman | 3 | 422 | 250 | -1.4% | 157 | 3 | CDP |
| Lovingston | 4 | 348 | 584 | -3.06% | 86 | 4 | CDP |
| Afton | 5 | 329 | 492 | 7.17% | 146 | 2 | CDP |
| Schuyler | 6 | 329 | 349 | 0.61% | 214 | 2 | CDP |
Nellysford is the largest city in Nelson County, with a population of 1,476.
Schuyler is the smallest city in Nelson County, with a population of 329.
There are 6 cities in Nelson County, Virginia.