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Nielsville

Minnesota · 78 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−14%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57911251591931990201020202024Nielsville
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,629
+11%since 2000
from $14,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.2%
+45.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.4%(40)
Diversity Score
51
+124%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nielsville, Minnesota?

Nielsville, Minnesota has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Nielsville, Minnesota?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nielsville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nielsville, Minnesota?

About 45.2% of people in Nielsville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nielsville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nielsville, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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