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Nielsville

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.215
State:
Minnesota

Nielsville is a city located in Polk County, Minnesota. Nielsville has a 2026 population of 76. Nielsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -6.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 81 in 2020.

The median household income in Nielsville is $32,500 with a poverty rate of 53.92%. The median age in Nielsville is 27.5 years: 57 years for males, and 17.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 34.2 males.

76
Total Population
354
Density (mi²)
-1 -1.3%
Growth

Nielsville Population

Nielsville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202676-1-1.3%
202577-1-1.28%
20247800%
202378-1-1.27%
202279-1-1.25%
202180-1-1.23%
20208100%
201983-1-1.19%
201884-1-1.18%
20178500%
20168500%
20158500%
201485-2-2.3%
20138700%
201287-1-1.14%
201188-2-2.22%
20108800%

Median Age

Overall: 27.5 years
Female: 17.6 years
Male: 57 years

Nielsville Adults

There are 55 adults, (7 of whom are seniors) in Nielsville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 76 (74.5%)
Male: 26 (25.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nielsville includes 42.16% White, 29.41% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4342.16%
Other race3029.41%
Two or more races2928.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3029.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4342.16%
Two or more races2928.43%

Nielsville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nielsville 's average per capita income is $23,250. Household income levels show a median of $32,500. The poverty rate stands at 53.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$42,250-
Families$38,750$50,413
Households$32,500$46,993
Non Families-$35,757

$23,250

Average Income

$32,500

Median Household Income

53.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)