Nelson, NE is a small town located in Merrick County, Nebraska with a population of 418. Despite its small size, the town offers several amenities and local businesses to residents. Nelson is home to Grocery Kart Supermarket, Nelson Pharmacy, and Nelson Lock & Key. Residents of the town can also enjoy several outdoor activities throughout the year such as biking and fishing on the nearby Platte River or exploring Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. Other organizations present in Nelson are the Merrick County Historical Society and the local library. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Nelson with sporting events such as baseball games at Eagle Park or football matches at Elkhorn Valley High School Football Field.
The population in Nelson is 418. There are 512 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nelson is 55.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nelson is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nelson
- 56.2% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 20.5% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Nelson
- 94.0% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander