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Nelson

Arizona · 259 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Nelson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−2%vs 2011
vs 263 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 555 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
−37%vs 2011
vs 57.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1694106528931K201020202024Nelson
2024519
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,727
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,650 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,435
+25%vs 2011
vs $21,933 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−32.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.321 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−41.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
−55%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(157)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(178)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino27%(70)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(141)
Diversity Score
55
−8%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
Female
54.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Arizona?

Nelson, Arizona has about 259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Arizona?

The typical household in Nelson, Arizona earns about $82,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Arizona expensive?

In Nelson, Arizona, the median home is worth about $86,000.

How educated are people in Nelson, Arizona?

About 15.8% 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 0.0% of people in Nelson, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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