Nelson town is located in Madison County New York. Nelson town has a 2024 population of 1,883. Nelson town is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson town is $116,690 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Nelson town is 49.9 years: 53.8 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nelson town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,631 | 95.88% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 778 | 2.18 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 438 | 2.74 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.19 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 28 | 3.07 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 19 | 3 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 13.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 19.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 278 | 21.47% |
| High School Graduate | 327 | 25.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 231 | 17.84% |
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 | 1,252 | 1,220 | 522 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,667 | $72,083 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,250 | $178,373 | $95,250 |
| High School Graduate | $53,077 | $52,788 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,155 | $70,729 | $55,865 |
| Some College | $54,196 | $66,964 | $43,750 |
$63,155
Average Earnings
$70,729
Average Male
$55,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Nelson town residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,631 | 111 | 6.81% |
| Black | 19 | 12 | 63.16% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 6 | 23.08% |
| Other | 24 | 4 | 16.67% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 18 | 2 | 11.11% |
7.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.01%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nelson town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nelson town is White, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| High School | 8.87% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 6.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $125,433 | $153,322 |
| Households | $84,545 | $116,690 |
| Married Families | $127,212 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,344 | $55,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
149
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 10.3% |
| Other Race | 13 | 54.17% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
82.25%
Born in Nelson town
96.53%
Native Born
3.47%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
96.53% of Nelson town residents were born in the United States, with 82.25% having been born in New York. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,868 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,871 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,874 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,877 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,880 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,883 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,886 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,889 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 1,897 | 8 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 1,889 | -56 | -2.88% |
| 2019 | 1,945 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,951 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,948 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 1,964 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,971 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,974 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 1,977 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 1,973 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 1,982 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,984 | 0 | 0% |