Nelson, Nebraska
Nelson: City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Nelson is a city located in the county of Nuckolls in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 488 and a population density of 231 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 442 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 442 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Nuckolls County |
| Postal code : | 68961 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 2.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,699 feet / 518 meters |
| Capital city : | Nelson is capital of Nuckolls County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:15:25 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 209 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 40°12'6"N 98°4'4"W (40.2016800, -98.0678200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Nelson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 10.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 488 | - | census |
| 2011 | 481 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 478 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 474 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 469 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 465 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 460 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 459 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 452 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 445 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 442 | -0.68% | estimation process |
People born in Nelson (1)
birth/death: 1890- or b. 1890 LCAuth[no2003096925] VIAF[47287970] Robert D. Leigh was born in Nelson
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181127 | Hastings College | Hastings (NE) | 68901 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | 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 , 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 , 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 Nuckolls County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nuckolls County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | 1,805 | City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Lawrence | 278 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Hardy | 146 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ruskin | 113 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Oak | 61 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nora | 19 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
