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Nelsonville

Wisconsin · 158 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Nelsonville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−17%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+11%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
791241702152601990201020202024Nelsonville
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,093
+58%since 2000
from $19,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelsonville, Wisconsin?

Nelsonville, Wisconsin has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelsonville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nelsonville, Wisconsin earns about $62,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelsonville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Nelsonville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $158,300.

How educated are people in Nelsonville, Wisconsin?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nelsonville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelsonville, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% of people in Nelsonville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelsonville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelsonville, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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