Nelson, New Hampshire
Nelson: Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
About
Nelson is a town located in the county of Cheshire in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 729 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 740 inhabitants.
The town was created 251 years ago in 1773.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 740 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Cheshire County |
| Postal code : | 03457 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 23.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,493 feet / 455 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1774 (251 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:10:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 42°59'26"N 72°7'51"W (42.9906400, -72.1309200).
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Official website of Nelson
Demographics
The population of Nelson increased by 1.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 729 | - | census |
| 2011 | 728 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 731 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 731 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 724 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 719 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 715 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 722 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 730 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 734 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 740 | 0.81% | estimation process |
Nelson zip code is 03457.
County name: Cheshire, County
fips: 33005
Nehlson, Nelson, Packersfield, nylswn, Нэлсон, نيلسون, نیلسن، نیو ہیمپشائر
People born in Nelson (7)
People born in Nelson, including politician Alfred B. Kittredge, missionary Dauphin William Osgood, politician John A. Cummings, .
List
- Simon Goodell Griffin (United States Army general) he was born in 09/08/1824
- Ursula Newell Emerson (American missionary) she was born in 27/09/1806
- Olivia Rodham (American writer and botanical collector (1845—1920)) she was born in 01/01/1845
- Lydia Dinsmore Osgood (American botanist and botanical collector) she was born in 16/03/1844
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183062 | Keene State College | Keene (NH) | 03435-1506 |
| 245865 | Antioch University-New England | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
| 182892 | Keene Beauty Academy | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
| 182795 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge (NH) | 03461-0060 |
| 247649 | Landmark College | Putney (VT) | 05346 |
Stations (34)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| MHT | Manchester, New Hampshire | 119 Canal St. | BUS |
| CNH | Concord, New Hampshire | 30 Stickney Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Nelson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisvill Post Office | Harrisville (NH) | 03450 |
| Sullivan Post Office | Sullivan (NH) | 03445 |
| Marlborough Post Office | Marlborough (NH) | 03455 |
| Dublin Post Office | Dublin (NH) | 03444 |
| Gilsum Post Office | Gilsum (NH) | 03448 |
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 , 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 Cheshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cheshire County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keene | 22,699 | City in New Hampshire, United States |
| Swanzey | 7,271 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Rindge | 6,129 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Jaffrey | 5,287 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Winchester | 4,217 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Walpole | 4,032 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hinsdale | 3,906 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Chesterfield | 3,644 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,376 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Troy | 2,117 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,086 | Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Alstead | 1,951 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Westmoreland | 1,702 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Dublin | 1,555 | Town in New Hampshire |
| West Swanzey | 1,308 | Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Stoddard | 1,254 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
