Nelson
Village in Lee County, Illinois
Nelson is a village in Lee County, Illinois, with 127 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Sterling, 4.6 miles W.
- 127residents (2020 Census)
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 356 / sq mipopulation density
- 61071ZIP code
About Nelson
Nelson is a village in Lee County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nelson had a population of 127.
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Living in Nelson
- Median household income
- $39,250
- Median home value
- $86,300
- Median age
- 56.9
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Nelson had 127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 356 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 127 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.7963° N, 89.6075° W |
| ZIP code | 61071 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1751947 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelson
- Sterling4.6 mi W
- Rock Falls4.8 mi W
- Harmon5.7 mi SE
- Dixon7.4 mi NE
- Galt7.6 mi W
- Como8.4 mi W
- Nachusa11.7 mi E
- Coleta12.3 mi NW
- Grand Detour12.4 mi NE
- Polo13.1 mi N
- Deer Grove13.5 mi S
- Milledgeville14.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Lee County, Illinois.
What is the population of Nelson, IL?
127 people lived in Nelson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, IL?
The ZIP code of Nelson is 61071.
What towns are near Nelson?
Sterling (4.6 mi), Rock Falls (4.8 mi), Harmon (5.7 mi), Dixon (7.4 mi), Galt (7.6 mi).
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