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Nelson

Arizona · 249 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Nelson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,984. Population has fallen 58% since 2019, a loss of 338 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,200. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−58%since 2019
from 587 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−58%since 2019
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+153%since 2019
from 17.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1694106528931K201020202024Nelson
2024519
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,984
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,227 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,411
−4%since 2019
from $15,985 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade59.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(330)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(34)
Diversity Score67%(393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(10)
Diversity Score62.9%(157)
Diversity Score
63
−6%since 2019
from 67 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
+8%since 2019
from 46.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
43.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Arizona?

Nelson, Arizona has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Arizona?

The typical household in Nelson, Arizona earns about $46,984 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 $85,200.

How educated are people in Nelson, Arizona?

About 7.1% 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 33.7% 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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