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Nelson

Wisconsin · 374 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 $35,179. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−5%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2933273613954291990201020202024Nelson
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,179
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,838
+39%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+93%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(9)
Diversity Score8.8%(33)
Diversity Score
9
+366%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Wisconsin?

Nelson, Wisconsin has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nelson, Wisconsin earns about $35,179 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 $104,400, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% 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 14.1% of people in Nelson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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