Nelson
Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Nelson is a village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, with 322 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 827 ft (252 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wabasha, 4.1 miles SW.
- 322residents (2020 Census)
- 827 ftelevation · 252 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 237 / sq mipopulation density
- 54756ZIP code
About Nelson
Nelson is a village in Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 322 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Nelson.
Nelson is located at the junction of the Mississippi River and Chippewa River valleys. The river bottoms surrounding the confluence are home to a large amount of wildlife. A causeway and bridge across the Mississippi River link Nelson with the city of Wabasha, Minnesota at the junction of Wisconsin Highway 25 and Wisconsin Highway 35. Southbound Highway 25 becomes Minnesota Highway 60 upon crossing the Mississippi River to Wabasha.
Nelson lies on Wisconsin Highway 35, the "Great River Road," a popular tourist route that runs along the east bank of the Mississippi River. The village's primary destination for tourists is the 100-year-old Nelson Cheese Factory.
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Living in Nelson
- Median household income
- $70,625
- Median home value
- $164,200
- Median rent
- $972/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Nelson had 322 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 322 |
|---|---|
| Density | 237 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Buffalo County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 322 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4196° N, 91.9973° W |
| ZIP code | 54756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5555950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelson
- Wabasha, MN4.1 mi SW
- Alma6.7 mi SE
- Pepin7.6 mi W
- Kellogg, MN7.8 mi S
- Lake City, MN14.1 mi W
- Stockholm14.4 mi W
- Durand14.6 mi N
- Arkansaw14.9 mi N
- Buffalo City15.0 mi SE
- Cochrane15.4 mi SE
- Minneiska, MN16.4 mi S
- Waumandee16.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Nelson, WI?
322 people lived in Nelson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, WI?
The ZIP code of Nelson is 54756.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
827 feet (252 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nelson?
Wabasha (4.1 mi), Alma (6.7 mi), Pepin (7.6 mi), Kellogg (7.8 mi), Lake City (14.1 mi).
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