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Nelson

Minnesota · 187 residents · 0.661 sq mi
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Nelson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
+9%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861191521842171990201020202024Nelson
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,227
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,732
+54%since 2000
from $13,419 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−9%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% 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
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Minnesota?

Nelson, Minnesota has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Nelson, Minnesota earns about $50,227 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Minnesota?

About 0.0% 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 10.3% of people in Nelson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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