Nelson, Missouri
Nelson: City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 192 and a population density of 225 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 185 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 185 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Postal code : | 65347 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 660 |
| Area : | 0.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 673 feet / 205 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:27:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 217 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 38°59'41"N 93°1'58"W (38.9947400, -93.0327000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 3.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 192 | - | census |
| 2011 | 190 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 191 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 190 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 190 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 188 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 186 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 185 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 184 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 183 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 185 | 1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Nelson (1)
American football coach Rob Hicklin was born in Nelson
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178369 | Missouri Valley College | Marshall (MO) | 65340 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Nelson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Post Office | Blackwater (MO) | 65322 |
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 , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 12,885 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Slater | 1,765 | City in Saline County, Missouri, United States |
| Sweet Springs | 1,415 | City in Saline County, Missouri, United States |
| Malta Bend | 238 | City in Saline County, Missouri, United States |
| Blackburn | 237 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Emma | 233 | City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U. |
| Gilliam | 191 | Human settlement in Saline County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Miami | 170 | City in Saline County, Missouri, United States |
| Mount Leonard | 86 | Village in the United States |
| Grand Pass | 64 | Human settlement in Saline County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Arrow Rock | 52 | Village in Missouri, United States |
