Nelson is located in Portage County, Ohio. Nelson has a 2025 population of 3,136. Nelson is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Nelson is $99,190 with a poverty rate of 1.32%.The median age in Nelson is 29.5 years: 30.9 years for males, and 24 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nelson includes 97.88% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (97.9%)
Asian (1.4%)
Two or more races (0.8%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,048 | 97.88% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 0.77% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nelson's average per capita income is $55,130. Household income levels show a median of $92,209. The poverty rate stands at 1.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,813 | - |
| Families | $98,750 | $105,592 |
| Households | $92,209 | $99,190 |
| Non Families | $73,100 | $66,868 |
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