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Nelson

Wisconsin · 395 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Nelson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

395
+1%since 1990
from 391 in 1990
1990 – 2025
292 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 289 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+5%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2933273613954291990201020202024Nelson
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,833
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,958
+60%since 1990
from $9,364 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
28.2% rent
1.5
−30%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Wisconsin?

Nelson, Wisconsin has about 395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nelson, Wisconsin earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Nelson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of people in Nelson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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