Nelson, Georgia
Nelson: City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Pickens in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,314 and a population density of 336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 1,395 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Pickens County |
| Postal code : | 30151 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 770 |
| Area : | 3.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:20:33 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 357 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 34°22'55"N 84°22'16"W (34.3820400, -84.3710300).
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Demographics
The population of Nelson increased by 5.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,314 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,316 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,317 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,322 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,334 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,339 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,355 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,371 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,378 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,377 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,395 | 1.29% | estimation process |
People born in Nelson (1)
American actor (1926-1994) Claude Akins was born in Nelson
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140872 | Reinhardt University | Waleska (GA) | 30183-2981 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Nelson , Michigan township in Saginaw County, Michigan with a population of 5,142 people.
- Nelson , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,140 people.
- Nelson , New York town in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,940 people.
- Nelson , New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 740 people.
- Nelson , Wisconsin village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin with a population of 560 people.
- Nelson , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 555 people.
- Nelson , Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 442 people.
- Nelson , Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 284 people.
- Nelson , Missouri city in Saline County, Missouri, United States with a population of 185 people.
- Nelson , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.
Other cities in Pickens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 4,037 | City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States |
| Talking Rock | 76 | City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Nelson distances to largest Georgia cities
