Nelson (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Nelson is a town located in Buffalo County, which is in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 571 people lived here. The small village of Nelson is actually found within the town itself. Other small communities like Misha Mokwa and the railroad spot called Trevino are also part of the town. A small portion of the community of Urne is also located here.
Where is Nelson Located?
Nelson is in the western part of Buffalo County. It sits right next to two important rivers: the Mississippi and the Chippewa. The Mississippi River forms the town's southwest edge. On the other side of the Mississippi is Wabasha County, Minnesota. The Chippewa River forms the town's western border. Across the Chippewa River is Pepin County, Wisconsin.
The town of Nelson completely surrounds the village of Nelson. The village is a separate area slightly southwest of the town's center. The city of Alma, Wisconsin is located along the southern border of the town. A bridge called the Wabasha–Nelson Bridge connects the village of Nelson to the city of Wabasha, Minnesota. This bridge carries Wisconsin Highway 25 across the Mississippi River.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town of Nelson covers about 77.7 square miles (201.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 68 square miles (176.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 9.7 square miles (25.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Nelson?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 586 people living in the town. These people lived in 221 households, and 167 of these were families. The town had about 8.3 people per square mile (3.2 people per square kilometer). There were 265 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Nelson were White (98.29%). A small number were Black (0.17%) or Asian (1.19%). About 0.34% of the population identified with two or more races. About 1.71% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 221 households, about 31.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.3%) were married couples living together. About 5.0% had a female head of household with no husband present. About 24.0% of households were not families. Around 19.5% of all households were single individuals. About 8.1% of these individuals lived alone and were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.64 people, and each family had 3.04 people.
The population in Nelson was spread out by age. About 22.5% were under 18 years old. About 7.0% were between 18 and 24. A larger group, 28.0%, was between 25 and 44. Another large group, 29.4%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 13.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 114.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 114.2 males.
Famous People from Nelson
- James L. Hallock was a farmer and politician who lived in the town of Nelson.
See also
In Spanish: Nelson (condado de Buffalo, Wisconsin) para niños
