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Nelson township

County:
Kent County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.342
State:
Michigan

Nelson township is located in Kent County, Michigan. Nelson township has a 2026 population of 5,157. Nelson township is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,896 in 2020.

The median household income in Nelson township is $66,735 with a poverty rate of 9.66%. The median age in Nelson township is 42.7 years: 42.7 years for males, and 42.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males.

5.2K
Total Population
146
Density (mi²)
62 1.22%
Growth

Nelson township Population

Nelson township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,157621.22%
20255,095621.23%
20245,033621.25%
20234,971330.67%
20224,938320.65%
20214,906100.2%
20204,89610.02%
20195,14560.12%
20185,139601.18%
20175,079120.24%
20165,067370.74%
20155,030340.68%
20144,996501.01%
20134,946581.19%
20124,888511.05%
20114,837531.11%
20104,784100.21%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 42.7 years

Nelson township Adults

There are 3,964 adults, (933 of whom are seniors) in Nelson township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,456 (49.7%)
Male: 2,484 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson township includes 91.3% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,51091.3%
Two or more races3817.71%
Asian410.83%
Other race60.12%
Black or African American20.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races501.01%
Other race60.12%
White20.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,50891.26%
Two or more races3316.7%
Asian410.83%
Black or African American20.04%

Nelson township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson township 's average per capita income is $55,070. Household income levels show a median of $66,735. The poverty rate stands at 9.66%.

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
Married Families$93,816-
Families$90,417$119,693
Households$66,735$96,968
Non Families$26,971$47,106

$55,070

Average Income

$66,735

Median Household Income

9.66%

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)