Nelson, Illinois facts for kids
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Nelson
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Location of Nelson in Lee County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 355.74/sq mi (137.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61055
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-51947 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Nelson, Illinois |
Nelson is a small village located in Lee County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 127 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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The Story of Nelson
The village of Nelson has a simple but interesting history. A post office was first opened here in 1858. The village got its name from Samuel Nelson, who was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Where is Nelson Located?
Nelson is found in the state of Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 41 degrees, 47 minutes, 47 seconds North and 89 degrees, 36 minutes, 17 seconds West.
Land and Water
According to information from 2010, Nelson covers a total area of about 0.244 square miles (0.63 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 98%, is land. A very small part, about 1.6%, is water.
Who Lives in Nelson?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 82 | — | |
| 1890 | 48 | −41.5% | |
| 1930 | 290 | — | |
| 1940 | 265 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 289 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 263 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 215 | −18.3% | |
| 1990 | 200 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 163 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 170 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 127 | −25.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 163 people living in Nelson. These people lived in 64 different homes, and 49 of these were families. The village had about 719 people per square mile.
Most people in Nelson were White (about 96%). A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background (about 6%).
Families and Age
About 31% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 61%) were married couples living together. About 17% of homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Nelson was 41 years old. About 24.5% of the population was under 18. About 18.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Nelson
Besides the local public schools, students in Nelson can also attend Christ Lutheran School. This school is located in nearby Sterling. It welcomes students from different religious backgrounds.
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School serves students from many towns around Nelson, like Milledgeville and Dixon. It is part of a large group of Protestant schools in the United States. The school teaches students from age 3 up to 8th grade. It focuses on important school subjects while also teaching about the Bible.
Famous People from Nelson
- Lou Bevil was a pitcher for the Washington Senators baseball team. He was from Nelson.
See also
- In Spanish: Nelson (Illinois) para niños
