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Nelson

Illinois · 182 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Nelson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
+12%vs 2000
vs 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
901421952473001990201020202024Nelson
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,546
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,043 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.1%
−17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(152)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(26)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score16%(29)
Diversity Score
16
+1%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Illinois?

Nelson, Illinois has about 182 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Illinois?

The typical household in Nelson, Illinois earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Illinois expensive?

In Nelson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Illinois?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Illinois?

About 12.1% of people in Nelson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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