Nelson is a CDP located in Pima County Arizona. Nelson has a 2024 population of 408. Nelson is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually but its population has decreased by -47.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 775 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $78,985 with a poverty rate of 15.25%. The median age in Nelson is 34.2 years: 10.5 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 249 | 64.34% |
| White | 120 | 31.01% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 4.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 114 | 3.39 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 47 | 5.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 35 | 2.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 29 | 1.45 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 3 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 8.14% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 4.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.26% |
| High School Graduate | 116 | 52.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 73 | 33.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 103 | 5 |
| Other Race | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,185 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$39,185
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.72% of Nelson residents speak only English, while 57.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 249 | 53 | 21.29% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 53 | 21.29% |
| White | 120 | 6 | 5% |
15.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
45.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelson is Other, with 21.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelson is White, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.69% |
| Some College | 7.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,154 | $55,366 |
| Households | $52,300 | $78,985 |
| Married Families | $59,653 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,417 | $137,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 18 | 100% |
| White | 10 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.81%
Born in Nelson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Nelson residents were born in the United States, with 78.81% having been born in Arizona. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 408 | 10 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 398 | 11 | 2.84% |
| 2022 | 387 | -314 | -44.79% |
| 2021 | 701 | -74 | -9.55% |
| 2020 | 775 | 188 | 32.03% |
| 2019 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 591 | 118 | 24.95% |
| 2017 | 473 | 47 | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 426 | -94 | -18.08% |
| 2015 | 520 | -434 | -45.49% |
| 2014 | 954 | -48 | -4.79% |
| 2013 | 1,002 | -52 | -4.93% |
| 2012 | 1,054 | 791 | 300.76% |
| 2011 | 263 | 4 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 259 | 0 | 0% |