Demographics & People — Nelson, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 114 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~200 |
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| Median Age | 56.9 |
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| Total Households | 51 |
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| Family Households | 32 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0174 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 113 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 48 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 44 |
| Other groups | 24 |
| Irish | 20 |
| English | 10 |
| French (except Basque) | 6 |
| American | 4 |
| Czech | 4 |
| Scottish | 4 |
| Polish | 4 |
Language
| English Only | 112 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 112 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 6 |
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| Population 18+ | 118 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Nelson, Illinois.
