Nelson, New York
Nelson: Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America
About
Nelson is a town located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,980 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,940 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 1,940 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 13035 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 315 |
| Area : | 44.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,503 feet / 458 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:19:35 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 42°55'2"N 75°46'37"W (42.9172900, -75.7768500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 2.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,980 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,982 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,974 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,976 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,975 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,971 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,964 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,948 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,951 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,947 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,940 | -0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Nelson (2)
People born in Nelson, including Henry Dexter, US-american writer and theatre producer Crosby Gaige, .
List
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189848 | Cazenovia College | Cazenovia (NY) | 13035 |
| 196051 | SUNY Morrisville | Morrisville (NY) | 13408 |
| 190099 | Colgate University | Hamilton (NY) | 13346-1398 |
| 192323 | Le Moyne College | Syracuse (NY) | 13214-1301 |
| 190451 | Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital | Syracuse (NY) | 13210-1687 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Nelson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia Post Office | Cazenovia (NY) | 13035 |
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 , 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.
- Nelson , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 52,262 | Town in Broome County, New York, United States |
| Sullivan | 15,080 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Oneida | 10,824 | City in New York, USA |
| Lenox | 8,762 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Cazenovia | 6,977 | Town in New York, United States |
| Chittenango | 4,823 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Eaton | 4,705 | Town in New York, United States |
| Canastota | 4,519 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Hamilton | 4,079 | Village in New York, United States |
| Campbell | 3,185 | City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America |
| Brookfield | 2,386 | Town in New York, USA |
| Stockbridge | 1,993 | Town of the United States |
| Morrisville | 1,733 | Village in New York state |
| Middleport | 1,730 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Fenner | 1,678 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Lebanon | 1,294 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Nelson distances to largest New York cities
