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Nelson

Arizona · 519 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,000. At a median age of 19.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+64%since 2023
from 316 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+64%since 2023
from 667 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.1
−44%since 2023
from 34.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1694106528931K201020202024Nelson
2024519
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,145
+4%since 2023
from $22,258 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+3%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(363)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(66)
Diversity Score58.1%(301)
Diversity Score
58
+18%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
Female
32.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Arizona?

Nelson, Arizona has about 519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nelson, Arizona expensive?

In Nelson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $96,000.

How educated are people in Nelson, Arizona?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Arizona?

About 11.0% of people in Nelson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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