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Nelson County

State:
North Dakota
County Seat:

Nelson County's estimated 2025 population is 2,975 with a growth rate of -0.27% 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 -4.68% since that time.

2,975
Total Population
3
Population Density (miĀ²)
34
Population Rank (State)
-8 -0.27%
Annual Population Growth

Nelson County Population

Nelson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson County includes 93.3% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,81393.3%
Two or more races1254.15%
Asian311.03%
Native American260.86%
Other race200.66%
Black or African American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Nelson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$102,262-
Families$97,708$117,315
Households$68,051$87,612
Non Families$30,104$38,588

$47,903

Average Income

$68,051

Median Household Income

9.96%

Poverty Rate