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Nelson, Missouri
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Location of Nelson, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 462.01/sq mi (178.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65347
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-51500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395166 |
Nelson is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 152 at the 2020 census.
History
Nelson was platted in 1887, and named after the Nelson family, the original owners of the town site. A post office called Nelson was in operation from 1887 until 2011.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 383 | — | |
| 1900 | 468 | 22.2% | |
| 1910 | 480 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 639 | 33.1% | |
| 1930 | 337 | −47.3% | |
| 1940 | 334 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 297 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 126 | −57.6% | |
| 1970 | 230 | 82.5% | |
| 1980 | 248 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 181 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 212 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 192 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 152 | −20.8% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 152 people, 74 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 460.0 inhabitants per square mile (177.6/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 224.2 per square mile (86.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 2.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 64 households, of which 43.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 9.3% of residents were under the age of 5; 26.5% were under the age of 18; 73.5% were 18 years of age or older; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 192 people, 78 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 581.8 inhabitants per square mile (224.6/km2). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 275.8 per square mile (106.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 3.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 78 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Nelson (Misuri) para niños
