Nelson
City in Cherokee County, Georgia
Nelson is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, with 1,145 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,237 ft (377 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ball Ground, 2.2 miles S.
- 1,145residents (2020 Census)
- 1,237 ftelevation · 377 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 407 / sq mipopulation density
- 30177ZIP code
About Nelson
Nelson is a city in Pickens and Cherokee Counties, Georgia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,145. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Living in Nelson
- Median household income
- $89,375
- Median home value
- $255,000
- Median rent
- $998/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Nelson had 1,145 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,145 |
|---|---|
| Density | 407 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,145 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.81 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3748° N, 84.3653° W |
| ZIP code | 30177 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1354572 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelson
- Ball Ground2.2 mi S
- Jasper7.5 mi NW
- Waleska10.9 mi W
- Canton11.4 mi SW
- Talking Rock12.9 mi NW
- Dawsonville14.3 mi E
- Holly Springs15.9 mi SW
- Milton16.2 mi S
- Cumming17.6 mi SE
- Fairmount19.6 mi W
- Mountain Park20.3 mi S
- Woodstock20.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Cherokee County, Georgia.
What is the population of Nelson, GA?
1,145 people lived in Nelson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, GA?
The ZIP code of Nelson is 30177.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
1,237 feet (377 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nelson?
Ball Ground (2.2 mi), Jasper (7.5 mi), Waleska (10.9 mi), Canton (11.4 mi), Talking Rock (12.9 mi).
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