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Nelson

Missouri · 152 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Nelson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,864. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,100. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−28%since 2000
from 212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
721231752272781990201020202024Nelson
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,864
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,453
+66%since 2000
from $12,886 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(138)
Black2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(18)
Diversity Score
12
−19%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Missouri?

Nelson, Missouri has about 152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Missouri?

The typical household in Nelson, Missouri earns about $53,864 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Missouri?

About 6.2% 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 32.7% 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 22 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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