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54756

Nelson, WI

Total Population
947
Median Household Income
$69,231
Median Home Value
$185,200
Median Rent
$716

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,231
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$185,200
101.2% above state median
Rent
$716
100% above state median
Median Age
53.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Nelson, WI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 53.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.9%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$69,231
-7.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-15,996,291
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households
412
Family Households
54.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
33.8%
#2 Industry
Education
26.2%
#3 Industry
Mining
9.0%
Total Employed Residents:290

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
10.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.1%
18 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:441
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.9%
475 employed
Labor Force
490
15 unemployed
Median Age
53.2 years
Per Capita Income
$36,285
Poverty Rate
7.9%

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