Nelson

County:: Nuckolls County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 0.816
State:: Nebraska

Nelson is a city located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Nelson has a 2025 population of 459. It is also the county seat of Nuckolls County. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 459 in 2020.

The average household income in Nelson is $73,669 with a poverty rate of 7.79%. The median age in Nelson is 58.4 years: 59.2 years for males, and 58 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 93.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	448	93.72%
Two or more races	28	5.86%
Black or African American	2	0.42%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Nelson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson's average per capita income is $45,278. Household income levels show a median of $54,408. The poverty rate stands at 7.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$88,200	-
Families	$88,000	$102,307
Households	$54,408	$73,669
Non Families	$32,250	$35,486

$45,278

Average Income

$54,408

Median Household Income

7.79%

Poverty Rate