Nelson, Wisconsin Population 2024

320

Nelson is a city located in Buffalo County Wisconsin. Nelson has a 2024 population of 320. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 320 in 2020.

The average household income in Nelson is $64,035 with a poverty rate of 8.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Nelson is 45.9 years, 35.8 years for males, and 49 years for females.

Nelson Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelson was:

  • White: 96.19%
  • Other race: 2.93%
  • Two or more races: 0.88%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
236.40/sq mi
The current population of Nelson, Wisconsin is 320 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 320.

Nelson, Wisconsin Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White32896.19%
Other race102.93%
Two or more races30.88%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Nelson Population by Race

Nelson Population Pyramid 2024

Nelson Median Age

45.9

Total

35.8

Male

49

Female

Nelson Adults

There are 252 adults, (95 of whom are seniors) in Nelson.

Nelson Age Dependency

117.2

Age Dependency Ratio

60.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

56.7

Child Dependency Ratio

Nelson Sex Ratio

Female17651.61%
Male16548.39%

Nelson Population by Age

Nelson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1582.1663.936.1
Non Family761.1753.946.1
Married562.6383.916.1
Female224.095050
Male43.755050

2.84

Average Family Size

2.16

Average Household Size

63.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Nelson Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Nelson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Nelson Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.45%.

Nelson Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$43,333

Average Earnings

$47,188

Average Male

$37,292

Average Female

Nelson Earnings by Educational Attainment

Nelson Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Nelson Language

100% of Nelson residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Nelson Language

Nelson Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White324278.33%

8.01%

Overall Poverty Rate

4.27%

Male Poverty Rate

11.56%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Nelson

The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelson is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelson is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.71%.

Nelson Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade15%
Some College10%
High School4.71%
Bachelors or Greater1.47%

Nelson Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed10.61%
Female Unemployed0%

Nelson Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Nelson Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Nelson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

44.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

42.7%

Male Marriage Rate

45.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Nelson Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Nelson Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Nelson Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Nelson Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

27

Number of Veterans

27

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Nelson Veterans by War

count

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Nelson Veterans by Age

count

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Nelson Veterans by Race

Nelson Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

44.44%

Veteran Disability Rate

Nelson Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

57%

Labor Force Participation

57%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Nelson Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Nelson Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Nelson Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

29.62%

Born in Nelson

98.83%

Native Born

1.17%

Foreign Born

1.17%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.83% of Nelson residents were born in the United States, with 29.62% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Nelson Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202932000%
202832000%
202732000%
202632000%
202532000%
202432000%
202332000%
202232010.31%
2021319-1-0.31%
2020320-23-6.71%
2019343-4-1.15%
2018347-1-0.29%
2017348-3-0.85%
2016351-5-1.4%
2015356-1-0.28%
2014357-6-1.65%
2013363-1-0.27%
2012364-3-0.82%
2011367-6-1.61%
201037300%

Nelson Population by Year