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Nelson

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

Nelson is located in Madison County, New York. Nelson has a 2025 population of 1,865 . Nelson is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,888 in 2020.

The average household income in Nelson is $116,690 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Nelson is 49.9 years: 53.8 years for males, and 45 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

1.9K
Total Population
43
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.53%
Growth

Nelson Population

Nelson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 95.88% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (95.88%)

Other race (1.41%)

Black or African American (1.35%)

Two or more races (1.06%)

Native American (0.18%)

Asian (0.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,63195.88%
Other race241.41%
Black or African American231.35%
Two or more races181.06%
Native American30.18%
Asian20.12%

Nelson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson's average per capita income is $63,155. Household income levels show a median of $84,545. The poverty rate stands at 7.78%.

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$127,212-
Families$125,433$153,322
Households$84,545$116,690
Non Families$37,344$55,038

$63,155

Average Income

$84,545

Median Household Income

7.78%

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)