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Nelson County

North Dakota · 3,715 residents · 981.815 sq mi
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Nelson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,892. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 695 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $36,000. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

3,715
−16%since 1990
from 4,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.2
+4%since 1990
from 45.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Nelson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,892
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,360 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,320
+70%since 1990
from $9,590 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
19.8% rent
1.2
+2%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(4,389)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,661)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score1.4%(50)
1
−22%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−38%since 1990
from 29.1 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 County, North Dakota?

Nelson County, North Dakota has about 3,715 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nelson County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Nelson County, North Dakota earns about $28,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson County, North Dakota expensive?

In Nelson County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Nelson County, North Dakota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson County, North Dakota?

About 10.3% of people in Nelson County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 695 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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