Nelson, Minnesota
Nelson | ||
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FIPS code 27-45106[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2395165[2] |
Nelson is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 182 at the 2020 census.[4]
History
Nelson was originally called Dent, after settler Richard Dent, and under the latter name was founded circa 1875.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2), all land.[7]
Minnesota State Highway 27 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 157 | — | |
1920 | 159 | 1.3% | |
1930 | 147 | −7.5% | |
1940 | 159 | 8.2% | |
1950 | 160 | 0.6% | |
1960 | 150 | −6.2% | |
1970 | 175 | 16.7% | |
1980 | 209 | 19.4% | |
1990 | 177 | −15.3% | |
2000 | 172 | −2.8% | |
2010 | 187 | 8.7% | |
2020 | 182 | −2.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020 Census[4] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 84 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 73 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $35,694. Males had a median income of $26,964 versus $28,438 for females. The
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nelson, Minnesota
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 178.
- ^ "Douglas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.