Nelson is a city located in Saline County Missouri. Nelson has a 2024 population of 148. Nelson is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 151 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $43,774 with a poverty rate of 40.96%. The median age in Nelson is 52.2 years: 40 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 94.38% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.49% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39 | 2.28 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 20 | 2.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 10 | 1.2 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 9 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 18.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 3.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 5.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 18 | 30.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 11.86% |
| Some College | 18 | 30.51% |
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 | 54 | 38 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,875 | $66,250 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $53,750 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $0 | $0 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.12% of Nelson residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 32 | 41.03% |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 50% |
40.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.5%
Male Poverty Rate
44.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelson is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelson is White, with 41.03% 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 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.56% |
| Some College | 45% |
| High School | 11.11% |
| 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 | - | $45,914 |
| Households | - | $43,774 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,570 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 3.57% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.4%
Labor Force Participation
27.4%
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
77.53%
Born in Nelson
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
94.38% of Nelson residents were born in the United States, with 77.53% having been born in Missouri. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 145 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 145 | -1 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 146 | -1 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 147 | -1 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 148 | -1 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 149 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 149 | -2 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 151 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 151 | -31 | -17.03% |
| 2019 | 182 | -3 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 185 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 185 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 186 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 188 | -2 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 190 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 190 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 191 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 190 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 190 | 0 | 0% |