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Nelson

Illinois · 170 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Nelson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+4%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
901421952473001990201020202024Nelson
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,325
+22%since 2000
from $15,043 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(159)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score15%(26)
Diversity Score
15
−5%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Illinois?

Nelson, Illinois has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Illinois?

The typical household in Nelson, Illinois earns about $50,875 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Illinois?

About 6.3% 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 7.6% of people in Nelson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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