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Nelson town

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
43.061
State:
New York

Nelson town is located in Madison County, New York. Nelson town has a 2026 population of 1,855. Nelson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,888 in 2020.

The median household income in Nelson town is $82,063 with a poverty rate of 7.82%. The median age in Nelson town is 47.2 years: 49.5 years for males, and 42 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.3 males.

1.9K
Total Population
43
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.54%
Growth

Nelson town Population

Nelson town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,855-10-0.54%
20251,865-10-0.53%
20241,875-10-0.53%
20231,885-3-0.16%
20221,888-7-0.37%
20211,89570.37%
20201,888-1-0.05%
20191,945-6-0.31%
20181,95130.15%
20171,948-16-0.81%
20161,964-7-0.36%
20151,971-3-0.15%
20141,974-3-0.15%
20131,97740.2%
20121,973-9-0.45%
20111,98220.1%
20101,984-1-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 49.5 years

Nelson town Adults

There are 1,411 adults, (348 of whom are seniors) in Nelson town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 881 (49.9%)
Male: 884 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson town includes 96.09% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,69696.09%
Two or more races452.55%
Other race160.91%
Native American40.23%
Black or African American30.17%
Asian10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race160.91%
Two or more races10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,69696.09%
Two or more races442.49%
Native American40.23%
Black or African American30.17%
Asian10.06%

Nelson town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson town 's average per capita income is $66,607. Household income levels show a median of $82,063. The poverty rate stands at 7.82%.

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$137,656-
Families$123,750$143,473
Households$82,063$112,980
Non Families$42,500$60,411

$66,607

Average Income

$82,063

Median Household Income

7.82%

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)