Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 3,001 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nelson County is the 34th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,121 and has seen a growth of -3.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 93.3% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.3%)
Two or more races (4.15%)
Asian (1.03%)
Native American (0.86%)
Other race (0.66%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,813 | 93.3% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.66% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nelson County's average per capita income is $47,903. Household income levels show a median of $68,051. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,262 | - |
| Families | $97,708 | $117,315 |
| Households | $68,051 | $87,612 |
| Non Families | $30,104 | $38,588 |
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