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Nelson

Missouri · 149 residents (2025 est.) · 0.329 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $25,400. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−42%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+39%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
721231752272781990201020202024Nelson
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,745
+69%since 2000
from $12,886 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
+41%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(198)
Black6.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(119)
Black3.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score9.7%(12)
Diversity Score
10
−33%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.7%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+43.7 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Missouri?

Nelson, Missouri has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nelson, Missouri expensive?

In Nelson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $25,400.

How educated are people in Nelson, Missouri?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Missouri?

About 43.1% of people in Nelson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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