Nelson is a city located in Saline County, Missouri. Nelson has a 2025 population of 147. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 151 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $43,774 with a poverty rate of 40.96%.The median age in Nelson is 52.2 years: 40 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson includes 94.38% White, 4.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 84 | 94.38% |
Asian | 4 | 4.49% |
Two or more races | 1 | 1.12% |
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Nelson's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $0. The poverty rate stands at 40.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $71,250 | - |
Households | - | $43,774 |
Families | - | $45,914 |
Non Families | - | $37,570 |
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