Nelson

County:: Buffalo County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.353
State:: Wisconsin

Nelson is a village located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Nelson has a 2025 population of 318. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 320 in 2020.

The average household income in Nelson is $62,746 with a poverty rate of 11.59%. The median age in Nelson is 41.5 years: 37.5 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 93.16% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	327	93.16%
Other race	10	2.85%
Native American	8	2.28%
Two or more races	6	1.71%
Black or African American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Nelson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson's average per capita income is $43,269. Household income levels show a median of $65,625. The poverty rate stands at 11.59%.

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	$77,500	-
Families	$71,250	$72,255
Households	$65,625	$62,746
Non Families	$30,000	$42,597

$43,269

Average Income

$65,625

Median Household Income

11.59%

Poverty Rate