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Nelson

Missouri · 192 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Nelson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,632. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $21,300. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−9%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
721231752272781990201020202024Nelson
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,632
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,186
−13%since 2000
from $12,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+53%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(175)
Black3.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(23)
Diversity Score
12
−19%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% 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
23.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.8%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Missouri?

Nelson, Missouri has about 192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Missouri?

The typical household in Nelson, Missouri earns about $19,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Missouri expensive?

In Nelson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $21,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Missouri?

About 0.0% 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 40.1% of people in Nelson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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