Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Nelson, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

381

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%359

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.1%8

Two or More

1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%15

High School Diploma

26.8%67

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%17

Some College (1+ yr)

16%40

Associate's Degree

12.4%31

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%57

Master's Degree

3.2%8

Professional Degree

0.4%1

Doctorate

1.2%3

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,200

Median Renti

$972

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%105

Renter-Occupied

30.5%46

Total Units

163

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%4

$50K–$100K

8.6%9

$100K–$150K

21.9%23

$150K–$200K

31.4%33

$200K–$300K

32.4%34

$300K–$500K

1.9%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%7

2000–2009

4.9%8

1990–1999

11.7%19

1980–1989

12.9%21

1970–1979

14.7%24

1960–1969

7.4%12

1950–1959

7.4%12

1940–1949

9.2%15

1939 or earlier

27.6%45

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

66.9%101

Electricity

18.5%28

Fuel Oil

7.3%11

Wood

3.3%5

Utility Gas

2.6%4

No Fuel

1.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,625

Mean Household Incomei

$70,049

Per Capita Incomei

$30,244

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

152

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%7

$10K–$15K

2%3

$15K–$20K

9.3%14

$20K–$25K

7.9%12

$30K–$35K

6%9

$35K–$40K

4%6

$40K–$45K

2.6%4

$45K–$50K

1.3%2

$50K–$60K

6.6%10

$60K–$75K

9.3%14

$75K–$100K

23.2%35

$100K–$125K

10.6%16

$125K–$150K

6.6%10

$150K–$200K

4.6%7

$200K+

1.3%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(7.9% of civilian adults)