Nelson, MO Demographics

A map of Nelson's Population by Race

Nelson, Missouri had a population of 152 in 2020. It was 90.8% White, 2.0% Black, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nelson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is the 796th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Nelson's White Population

138 residents of Nelson identify as White, or 90.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Nelson larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #435 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is more White than neighboring Marshall (63.7% White), and Slater (82.7% White). Nelson is less White than neighboring Blackwater (94.1% White), Arrow Rock (93.3% White), and Pilot Grove (93.1% White).

Nelson's Black Population

3 residents of Nelson identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nelson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #290 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is more Black than neighboring Blackwater (0% Black), Arrow Rock (0% Black), and Pilot Grove (0.9% Black). Nelson is less Black than neighboring Marshall (6.9% Black), and Slater (6.3% Black).

Nelson's Asian Population

2 residents of Nelson identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nelson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #147 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is more Asian than neighboring Blackwater (0% Asian), Arrow Rock (0% Asian), Pilot Grove (0% Asian), Marshall (1.1% Asian), and Slater (0.4% Asian).

Nelson's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Nelson identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nelson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #794 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is more Hispanic than neighboring Pilot Grove (0.9% Hispanic). Nelson is less Hispanic than neighboring Blackwater (1.8% Hispanic), Arrow Rock (1.7% Hispanic), Marshall (18.8% Hispanic), and Slater (3.2% Hispanic).

Nelson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Nelson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nelson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #807 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blackwater (0.6% Native American/Other), Pilot Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), Marshall (4.6% Native American/Other), and Slater (1.1% Native American/Other).

Nelson's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Nelson identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nelson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Nelson is ranked #556 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nelson is more Multiracial than neighboring Blackwater (3.5% Multiracial), and Pilot Grove (4.4% Multiracial). Nelson is less Multiracial than neighboring Arrow Rock (5% Multiracial), Marshall (4.9% Multiracial), and Slater (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.