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Nelson

Nevada · 32 residents · 4.799 sq mi
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Nelson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 68.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

32
+10%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
7 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 6 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9335679103201020202024Nelson
202432
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,538
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$55,309
+11%since 2023
from $49,879 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
25.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.311
−4%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
25.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
25.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
34.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
40.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
25.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Nelson, Nevada?

Nelson, Nevada has about 32 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Nevada?

The typical household in Nelson, Nevada earns about $51,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Nelson, Nevada?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Nevada?

About 25.0% of people in Nelson, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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

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