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Nelson

County:
Saline County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.329
State:
Missouri

Nelson is a city located in Saline County, Missouri. Nelson has a 2025 population of 154 . Nelson is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 154 in 2020.

The median age in Nelson is 52.2 years: 40 years for males, and 55.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.6 males.

154
Total Population
468
Density (mi²)
1 0.65%
Growth

Nelson Population

Nelson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson includes 94.38% White, 4.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.38%)

Asian (4.49%)

Two or more races (1.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8494.38%
Asian44.49%
Two or more races11.12%

Nelson Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

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)