Nelson
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Nelson is a city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, with 456 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,699 ft (518 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nora, 5.6 miles SE.
- 456residents (2020 Census)
- 1,699 ftelevation · 518 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 559 / sq mipopulation density
- 68961ZIP code
About Nelson
Nelson is a city in and the county seat of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nelson had a population of 456. The city was named from the middle name of one Horatio Nelson Wheeler, the original owner of the town site.
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Living in Nelson
- Median household income
- $50,000
- Median home value
- $71,700
- Median rent
- $666/mo
- Median age
- 62
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Nelson had 456 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 456 |
|---|---|
| Density | 559 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 456 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2012° N, 98.0686° W |
| ZIP code | 68961 |
| Official website | cityofnelson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3133880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelson
- Nora5.6 mi SE
- Oak9.1 mi E
- Deweese11.2 mi N
- Ruskin11.4 mi E
- Lawrence11.8 mi NW
- Superior12.4 mi S
- Edgar12.6 mi NE
- Hardy15.2 mi SE
- Davenport15.6 mi NE
- Fairfield16.1 mi N
- Guide Rock16.3 mi SW
- Ong18.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Nelson, NE?
456 people lived in Nelson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, NE?
The ZIP code of Nelson is 68961.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
1,699 feet (518 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nelson?
Nora (5.6 mi), Oak (9.1 mi), Deweese (11.2 mi), Ruskin (11.4 mi), Lawrence (11.8 mi).
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