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Nelson County

State:
North Dakota
County Seat:

Nelson County's estimated 2025 population is 2,975 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nelson County is the 34th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,121 and has seen a growth of -4.68% since that time.

2,975
Total Population
3
Population Density (mi²)
34
Population Rank (State)
-8 -0.27%
Annual Population Growth

Nelson County Population

Nelson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelson County includes 93.3% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,81393.3%
Two or more races1254.15%
Asian311.03%
Native American260.86%
Other race200.66%

Nelson County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nelson County's average per capita income is $47,903. Household income levels show a median of $68,051. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.

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$102,262-
Families$97,708$117,315
Households$68,051$87,612
Non Families$30,104$38,588

$47,903

Average Income

$68,051

Median Household Income

9.96%

Poverty Rate