Nelson, Illinois
Nelson: Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Nelson is a village located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 170 and a population density of 680 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 156 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 156 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Area : | 0.25 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:11:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 624 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 41°47'47"N 89°36'6"W (41.7964200, -89.6017700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 8.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 170 | - | census |
| 2011 | 167 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 165 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 164 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 163 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 161 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 161 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 160 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 159 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 156 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,713 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,689 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,289 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,778 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.9% |
| White only, percent : | 50.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 41.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 595 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 33.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 33.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $121,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,086 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $887 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,221 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 33.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,160 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,396 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 148,281 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 195,228 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,904 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,772 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,071 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 925 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 296 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 323 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 492 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 693 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 640.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.70 |
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148672 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon (IL) | 61021-9112 |
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
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 , Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,395 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.
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 14,927 | City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Amboy | 2,841 | City in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Franklin Grove | 919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ashton | 878 | Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States |
| Paw Paw | 832 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lee Center | 552 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Nachusa | 454 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Sublette | 415 | Township in Lee County, Illinois |
| Lee | 323 | Village in DeKalb and Lee counties, Illinois, United States |
| Compton | 279 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Steward | 238 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| West Brooklyn | 131 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Harmon | 109 | Village in Illinois, USA |
