Nelson County's estimated 2026 population is 2,979 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nelson County is the 34th largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,121 and has seen a growth of -4.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.1 years
Female: 49.6 years
Male: 50.4 years
There are 2,391 adults, (853 of whom are seniors) in Nelson County.
Female: 1,489 (49.4%)
Male: 1,527 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Nelson County includes 92.67% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,795 | 92.67% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.46% |
Nelson County's average per capita income is $51,167. Household income levels show a median of $67,193. The poverty rate stands at 7.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,625 | - |
| Families | $101,591 | $140,190 |
| Households | $67,193 | $100,705 |
| Non Families | $32,071 | $38,997 |
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