Nelson, Pima County, Arizona facts for kids
Nelson is a small community located in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 249 people called Nelson home.
Quick facts for kids
Nelson, Arizona
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 Nelson, Pima County, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Nelson, Pima County, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 525.32/sq mi (203.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-49100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582830 |
Nelson's Story
Nelson first appeared on maps as a named place way back in 1934. For many years, it remained mostly undeveloped. It wasn't until 1973 that the area started to grow.
In 2010, Nelson was officially recognized as a CDP by the United States Census Bureau. This means it's a specific area that the Census Bureau tracks for population and other data. It is considered part of the Marana area for census purposes.
Where is Nelson?
Nelson is located in Pima County, Arizona. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 32.42981 degrees North and -111.264924 degrees West. This is a way to pinpoint its location on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (which is about 1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Nelson?
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| 2020 | 249 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 259 people living in Nelson. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 73 residents were 19 years old or younger, making it a place with many young people.
The community also had a good mix of age groups. There were 55 people aged 20-34, 49 people aged 35-49, and 55 people aged 50-64. About 26 residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in Nelson was about 36.2 years.
Most of the people in Nelson identified as White, making up about 81.9% of the population. There were also smaller percentages of American Indian, Black or African American, and Asian residents. About 27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 89 households in Nelson. Most of these were family households, with 44 being married couples. There were also some single-parent families. The average household had about 2.91 people living in it. Nelson had 100 housing units in total, with most of them being occupied.
See also
In Spanish: Nelson (Arizona) para niños
