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Nelson (NE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Nelson, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)551.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.66% (-3)
Growth Since 20205.63% (24)
Rank in State211th
Rank in Country19776th

The population of Nelson, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 450. This is a decrease of -0.66% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Nelson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Nelson by Age

Nelson Population Pyramid 2022
Nelson Median Age
49.4
Total
49.2
Male
54.5
Female
Nelson Sex Ratio
51.17%
218
Male
48.83%
208
Female
Nelson Age Dependency Ratio
48.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Nelson Adults
372
Adults
(122 of whom are seniors) in Nelson.

Population of Nelson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Nelson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.75%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.69%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 4.81%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Nelson

While the overall poverty rate of Nelson is 4.75%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (4.81%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.69%).

Poverty Rate of Nelson by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.31%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Nelson by Education

13.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.31%
High School
4.72%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Nelson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Nelson

The most common language spoken in Nelson is English, with 98.28% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.98% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Nelson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Nelson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Nelson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree134.18%
Bachelors Degree258.04%
Associates Degree5317.04%
Some College7624.44%
High School Graduate11336.33%
9th to 12th Grade154.82%
Less Than 9th Grade165.14%

Earnings Statistics of Nelson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$31,771

Average Earnings

$40,000

Average Male

$24,792

Average Female