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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Nelson

Minnesota · 169 residents · 0.661 sq mi
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Nelson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

169
−2%vs 2000
vs 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
256 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
861191521842171990201020202024Nelson
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,129
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,419 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$238
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
76.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
4
+196%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.8%
−17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nelson, Minnesota?

Nelson, Minnesota has about 169 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nelson, Minnesota earns about $19,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Minnesota expensive?

In Nelson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Minnesota?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Minnesota?

About 13.0% of people in Nelson, Minnesota 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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