Nelson County Summary

Life in Nelson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nelson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nelson County:

  • The population in Nelson County is 3,025.

  • The median home value in Nelson County is $98,882.

  • The median income in Nelson County is $62,219.

  • The median rent in Nelson County is $539.

  • The unemployment rate in Nelson County is 1.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Nelson County is 10.8%.

  • The average high in Nelson County is 59.5° and there are 48.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Nelson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nelson County

Lakota, ND Population 655

McVille, ND Population 341

Michigan City, ND Population 312

Aneta, ND Population 150

Tolna, ND Population 149

Petersburg, ND Population 131

Pekin, ND Population 68

Dahlen, ND Population 28

Map Of Nelson County

Nelson County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Nelson County is 59.5°.

  • There are 60.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.9 inches of rain each year with 13.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Nelson County.

StatNelson County
Mean High59.5
Nice Days60.53
Rainfall48.9
Snowfall13.5
Sunny_hours4:43
59.5°
Average High
48.9
Inches of Rain

Nelson County Demographics

Population over time in Nelson County

The current population in Nelson County is 3,025. The population has increased 4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,035 6.0%
2021 2,864 -1.0%
2020 2,894 -

Gender in Nelson County

  • Nelson County is 50.5% female with 1,529 female residents.

  • Nelson County is 49.5% male with 1,496 male residents.

Female
50.5% (1,529)
Male
49.5% (1,496)
Gender Nelson County ND USA
Female 50.5% 48.6% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 51.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nelson County

Nelson County is:

  • 91.8% White with 2,776 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 44 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 83 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 117 Hispanic residents.

White
91.8% (2,776)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.1% (3)
Asian
1.5% (44)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (2)
Two Or More
2.7% (83)
Hispanic
3.9% (117)

Table: Nelson County By Race

Race Nelson County ND USA
White 91.8% 83.0% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 3.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 4.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Nelson County, North Dakota

  • 5.4% of households in Nelson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Nelson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Nelson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Nelson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Nelson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Nelson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Nelson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Nelson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Nelson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Nelson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (163)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (95)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.9% (419)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (244)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (298)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (520)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (466)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.3% (492)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (179)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (144)
Income Nelson County ND USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 7.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 10.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.3% 18.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 8.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 8.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nelson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Nelson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Nelson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Nelson County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Nelson County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Nelson County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Nelson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Nelson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Nelson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nelson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (60)
9-12th Grade
4% (121)
High School / GED
28% (847)
Some College
23% (695)
Associate's Degree
15% (453)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (635)
Master's Degree
4% (121)
Professional Degree
2% (60)
Doctorate Degree
1% (30)
Education Nelson County ND USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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