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Nelson

County:
Buffalo County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.353
State:
Wisconsin

Nelson is a village located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Nelson has a 2026 population of 319. 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 319 in 2020.

The median household income in Nelson is $70,625 with a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median age in Nelson is 38.9 years: 39 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males.

319
Total Population
236
Density (mi²)

Nelson Population

Nelson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631900%
202531900%
2024319-3-0.93%
202332200%
202232210.31%
202132120.63%
202031900%
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%
2011367-7-1.87%
2010373-1-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 39 years

Nelson Adults

There are 278 adults, (92 of whom are seniors) in Nelson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 209 (54.9%)
Male: 172 (45.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 94.23% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White35994.23%
Other race102.62%
Native American82.1%
Two or more races41.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race102.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White35994.23%
Native American82.1%
Two or more races41.05%

Nelson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson 's average per capita income is $45,865. Household income levels show a median of $70,625. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%.

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$96,250-
Households$70,625$70,049
Families$66,250$75,438
Non Families$27,500$47,257

$45,865

Average Income

$70,625

Median Household Income

14.4%

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)