Nelson is a city located in Douglas County Minnesota. Nelson has a 2024 population of 184. Nelson is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 180 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $57,167 with a poverty rate of 9.28%. The median age in Nelson is 41.3 years: 42.5 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 98.97% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48 | 2.02 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 31 | 1.23 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 11 | 3.18 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 5 | 4.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 1.61% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 16.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 16.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 1.61% |
| High School Graduate | 17 | 27.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 21 | 33.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 55 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $33,750 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $41,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,625 | $50,833 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $50,625 | $51,458 | $30,625 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.92% of Nelson residents speak only English, while 2.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 8 | 8.6% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
9.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelson is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelson is White, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.65% |
| Some College | 16.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,417 | $80,912 |
| Households | $50,833 | $57,167 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,125 | $44,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.51%
Born in Nelson
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
97.94% of Nelson residents were born in the United States, with 83.51% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 189 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 188 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 187 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 186 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 185 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 184 | 1 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 183 | 1 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 182 | 1 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 181 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 180 | -10 | -5.26% |
| 2019 | 190 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 189 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 189 | 3 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 186 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 185 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 185 | 2 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 183 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 184 | 0 | 0% |