Nelson is located in Lee County, Illinois. Nelson has a 2025 population of 745. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 762 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $87,806 with a poverty rate of 5.49%. The median age in Nelson is 58.4 years: 57.9 years for males, and 60.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson includes 92.61% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (92.6%)
Two or more races (6.3%)
Other race (0.9%)
Asian (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 489 | 92.61% |
Two or more races | 33 | 6.25% |
Other race | 5 | 0.95% |
Asian | 1 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nelson's average per capita income is $47,069. Household income levels show a median of $90,938. The poverty rate stands at 5.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $115,000 | $103,819 |
Married Families | $112,500 | - |
Households | $90,938 | $87,806 |
Non Families | $56,875 | $51,086 |
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