Nelson, Minnesota
Nelson: City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 287 and a population density of 170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 284 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 284 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Douglas County |
| Postal code : | 56355 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 1.69 km2 |
| Official name : | Nelson |
| Altitude : | 1,362 feet / 415 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:31:25 (21st March 2026) |
| Density : | 168 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 45°53'22"N 95°15'51"W (45.8894100, -95.2642000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 1.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 287 | - | census |
| 2011 | 292 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 291 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 289 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 286 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 287 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 287 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 288 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 290 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 287 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 284 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Nelson zip code is 56355.
County name: Douglas, County
fips: 27041
City of Nelson, Dent, Nelson
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172918 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria (MN) | 56308 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Nelson , England with a population of 29,317 people.
- Nelson , Wales with a population of 12,857 people.
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 2,902 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Carlos | 2,130 | City in Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Miltona | 849 | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Holmes City | 839 | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Brandon | 747 | City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States |
| Leaf Valley | 473 | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States |
| Garfield | 461 | City in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States |
| Belle River | 359 | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Millerville | 358 | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Kensington | 305 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Evansville | 253 | City in Minnesota |
| Forada | 192 | Human settlement in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Osakis | 149 | City in Douglas and Todd counties in the U. |
