Nelson, Wisconsin
Nelson: Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
About
Nelson is a village located in the county of Buffalo in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 571 and a population density of 397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 560 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 560 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Buffalo County |
| Area : | 1.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 827 feet / 252 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:11:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 54756 |
| Density : | 389 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 44°25'13"N 92°0'30"W (44.4202400, -92.0082200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nelson decreased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 571 | - | census |
| 2011 | 563 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 561 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 561 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 558 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 560 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 558 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 558 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 559 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 558 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 560 | 0.36% | estimation process |
Nelson zip code is 54756.
County name: Buffalo, County
fips: 55011
Nelson, Nelsons Landing
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174817 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona (MN) | 55987-1399 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
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 , 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 Buffalo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buffalo County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alma | 1,095 | City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Buffalo City | 954 | City in the United States, Wisconsin |
| Fountain City | 861 | City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Glencoe | 472 | Town in Wisconsin, USA |
| Waumandee | 471 | Civil town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Mondovi | 458 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gilmanton | 420 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cochrane | 409 | Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Modena | 354 | Town in Buffalo county, Wisconsin, USA |
| Maxville | 302 | Human settlement in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Montana | 280 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
