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Nelson

Georgia · 1,145 residents · 1.524 sq mi
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Nelson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,111. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $175,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,145
+83%since 2000
from 626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−3%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4027211K1K2K1990201020202024Nelson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,111
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,470
+38%since 2000
from $20,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(562)
Black9.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(139)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,018)
Black2.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(48)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other7.6%(87)
Diversity Score31.5%(361)
Diversity Score
31
+42%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Georgia?

Nelson, Georgia has about 1,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Georgia?

The typical household in Nelson, Georgia earns about $66,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Georgia expensive?

In Nelson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Georgia?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Georgia?

About 2.8% of people in Nelson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 637 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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