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Nelson

Nevada · 37 residents · 4.799 sq mi
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Nelson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has fallen 33% since 2011, a loss of 18 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−33%vs 2011
vs 55 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−33%vs 2011
vs 11 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
64.5
+21%vs 2011
vs 53.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
9335679103201020202024Nelson
202432
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,406 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,022
+22%vs 2011
vs $14,758 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
−27.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.114
+256%vs 2011
vs 0.032 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2012
Owner-occupied
14.3%
−85.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+22.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.5
−8%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2012
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(5)
Diversity Score
13
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
+24.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.3% in 2011
Female
40.0%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
Foreign born
17.8%
+14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Nevada?

Nelson, Nevada has about 37 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Nevada?

The typical household in Nelson, Nevada earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Nevada expensive?

In Nelson, Nevada, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Nelson, Nevada?

About 0.0% 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 36.7% of people in Nelson, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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