Nelson Flag

Nelson

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.792
State:
Georgia

Nelson is a city located in Cherokee County, Georgia. Nelson has a 2026 population of 1,181. Nelson is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,151 in 2020.

The median household income in Nelson is $89,375 with a poverty rate of 7.89%. The median age in Nelson is 43.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.2 males.

1.2K
Total Population
659
Density (mi²)
5 0.43%
Growth

Nelson Population

Nelson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,18150.43%
20251,17650.43%
20241,17180.69%
20231,163-1-0.09%
20221,16400%
20211,164131.13%
20201,15140.35%
20191,38200%
20181,38250.36%
20171,377211.55%
20161,356151.12%
20151,34170.52%
20141,334120.91%
20131,32250.38%
20121,31710.08%
20111,31620.15%
20101,31730.23%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 42.5 years

Nelson Adults

There are 919 adults, (248 of whom are seniors) in Nelson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 547 (46.9%)
Male: 619 (53.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 87.05% White, 5.15% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,01587.05%
Native American605.15%
Two or more races383.26%
Other race211.8%
Black or African American201.72%
Asian121.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American605.15%
White262.23%
Other race211.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98984.82%
Two or more races383.26%
Black or African American201.72%
Asian121.03%

Nelson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson 's average per capita income is $60,455. Household income levels show a median of $89,375. The poverty rate stands at 7.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$121,875$167,806
Married Families$114,583-
Households$89,375$115,878
Non Families$26,843$41,484

$60,455

Average Income

$89,375

Median Household Income

7.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)