Nelson township

County:: Portage County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 23.999
State:: Ohio

Nelson township is located in Portage County, Ohio. Nelson township has a 2025 population of 3,136. Nelson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,097 in 2020.

The average household income in Nelson township is $99,190 with a poverty rate of 1.32%. The median age in Nelson township is 29.5 years: 30.9 years for males, and 24 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson township includes 97.88% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,048	97.88%
Asian	42	1.35%
Two or more races	24	0.77%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Nelson township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson township's average per capita income is $55,130. Household income levels show a median of $92,209. The poverty rate stands at 1.32%.

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	$102,813	-
Families	$98,750	$105,592
Households	$92,209	$99,190
Non Families	$73,100	$66,868

$55,130

Average Income

$92,209

Median Household Income

1.32%

Poverty Rate