Nelson, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nelson, Wisconsin
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Downtown Nelson
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Location of Nelson in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 374 |
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(2019)
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344 |
| • Density | 254.25/sq mi (98.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-55975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570152 |
Nelson is a small village located in Buffalo County, which is part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In 2010, about 374 people lived here. The village is surrounded by a larger area that is also called the Town of Nelson.
Nelson is in a special spot where two big rivers meet: the Mississippi River and the Chippewa River. This area, where the rivers join (called a confluence), is home to lots of different wildlife.
A long road and bridge connect Nelson across the Mississippi River to the city of Wabasha in Minnesota. This connection is where Wisconsin Highway 25 and Wisconsin Highway 35 meet. When you cross the river from Wisconsin into Minnesota on Highway 25, it changes to Minnesota Highway 60.
Nelson is also located along Wisconsin Highway 35, which is known as the "Great River Road." This road is very popular with tourists because it follows the eastern side of the Mississippi River. A main attraction for visitors in Nelson is the Nelson Cheese Factory, which is over 100 years old!
Village Geography
Nelson is located at coordinates 44°25′22″N 92°0′20″W / 44.42278°N 92.00556°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 1.44 square miles (3.73 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 389 | — | |
| 1990 | 388 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 395 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 374 | −5.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 344 | −8.0% | |
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Nelson's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 374 people living in Nelson. These people lived in 172 households, and 101 of these were families. The village had about 281 people per square mile (108 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Nelson were White (98.7%). A small number (1.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.8% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Nearly half (45.3%) were married couples living together. About 34.9% of all households were made up of just one person. Also, 19.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 44.4 years. About 19.5% of residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 21.1% of the population. The village had slightly more males (54.5%) than females (45.5%).
Images for kids
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The sign for Nelson on WIS35
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Street view of Nelson
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