Nelsonville Population

2010–2026

169

2026 projection

7% since 2020 (increase)

050100150200201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Nelsonville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202616900.00%
2025169+10.60%
2024168+31.82%
202316500.00%
2022165-21.20%
2021167+95.70%
2020158-31.86%
2019161-10.62%
201816200.00%
2017162+10.62%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Nelsonville is growing slower than Portage County, Wisconsin, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Portage County+2.2%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%
  • Nelsonville+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Nelsonville Demographics

41.8median age

Median age

Female42.1 yrs
Male41.3 yrs

Adults

143
42 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults101 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 94Male 50.5% · 96

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Nelsonville Income

$58,542median household income

Median household income

$58,542

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,469

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.3%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Nelsonville Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%46%38%
Never married37%41%33%
Divorced11%12%11%
Widowed11%1%19%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201