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Nielsville

Minnesota · 78 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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With 78 people, Nielsville is a city in Minnesota. The poverty rate is 45.2%, above the 12.8% national rate. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The median age is 45.0, about 6 years above the US median. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. 93% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

78
−14%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
45.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.29 sq mi
Population, 19902024
579112515919319902000201020202024Nielsville
2024102
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(7)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(10)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449%(7)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.1%(11)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.5%(16)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.8%(10)
US avg: 10%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

80.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
3.00 people
+32%since 2010
from 2.27 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican46.2%(43)
Ancestry
German22.6%(21)
Norwegian18.3%(17)
Swedish4.3%(4)
Austrian3.2%(3)
Irish3.2%(3)
English2.2%(2)
Polish1.1%(1)
Scottish1.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
93.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.7%
US average: 73.3%
26.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
50.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
14.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
96.8%
US average: 91.9%
93.4%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married69.6%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced30.4%(7)
Women 15+
Never married56.5%(35)
Married35.5%(22)
Widowed1.6%(1)
Divorced6.5%(4)
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Section 09

Health coverage

8.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
52.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
28.0%
US average: 13.7%
3.2%
US average: 17.6%
21.5%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
5.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
66.7%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
26.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)25%(2)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era62.5%(5)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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