CITY
Nelson
Arizona · 519 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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The short version
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024519
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.6%(60)
5 to 912.3%(64)
10 to 1425%(130)
15 to 197.3%(38)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 349.6%(50)
35 to 4421.4%(111)
45 to 542.5%(13)
55 to 641.5%(8)
65 to 741.7%(9)
75 to 846.9%(36)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.6%
Finance & insurance18.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$96,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(363)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(66)
58
+18%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married55%(82)
Married32.2%(48)
Widowed8.7%(13)
Divorced4%(6)
Women 15+
Never married43.1%(50)
Married40.5%(47)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.4%(19)
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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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ArizonaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024