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Nelson

Wisconsin · 322 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Nelson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,139. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 21% 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 $121,400. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322
−18%since 2000
from 395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+29%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2933273613954291990201020202024Nelson
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,139
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,389
+110%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(305)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score7.1%(23)
Diversity Score
7
+276%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson, Wisconsin?

Nelson, Wisconsin has about 322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nelson, Wisconsin earns about $55,139 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson, Wisconsin?

About 21.3% 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 9.6% 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 69 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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