Nelson, Missouri

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Nelson, Missouri
City
Location of Nelson, Missouri
Location of Nelson, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°59′43″N 93°1′55″W / 38.99528°N 93.03194°W / 38.99528; -93.03194Coordinates: 38°59′43″N 93°1′55″W / 38.99528°N 93.03194°W / 38.99528; -93.03194
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountySaline
Area
[1]
 • Total0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total152
 • Estimate 
(2021)[3]
158
 • Density460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65347
Area code(s)660
FIPS code29-51500[4]
GNIS feature ID0723162[5]

Nelson is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 152 at the 2020 census.

History[edit]

Nelson was platted in 1887, and named after the Nelson family, the original owners of the town site.[6] A post office called Nelson was in operation from 1887 until 2011.[7]

Geography[edit]

Nelson is located at 38°59′43″N 93°1′55″W / 38.99528°N 93.03194°W / 38.99528; -93.03194 (38.995330, -93.031928).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890383—
190046822.2%
19104802.6%
192063933.1%
1930337−47.3%
1940334−0.9%
1950297−11.1%
1960126−57.6%
197023082.5%
19802487.8%
1990181−27.0%
200021217.1%
2010192−9.4%
2020152−20.8%
2021 (est.)158[3]3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2020 census[edit]

As of the census[2] 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[edit]

As of the census[11] 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.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 212 people, 83 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 640.5 people per square mile (248.0/km2). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 302.1 per square mile (117.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.40% White, 6.13% African American, and 0.47% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,214, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $24,219 versus $16,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,886. About 6.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.5% of those 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. June 20, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Saline County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "Postmaster Finder". USPS. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links[edit]

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