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Nelson, Nevada

Census designated place in Clark County, Nevada · ZIP 89046

  • Clark County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 29 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 29Households
  • $48,750Median household income
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2010 to 2020−40.5%
20253035402010: 3720102020: 2220203722
Population of Nelson at each census
CensusPopulation
201037
202022

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Nelson
Under $50k72.4%
$50k to $100k27.6%
$100k to $150k0%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $48,750 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Nelson
Owner occupied
29 units
Renter occupied
0 units
Vacancy rate
50%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Nelson compared with its county and state
Nelson compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureNelsonClark CountyNevada
Population292,293,7643,141,000
Median household income$48,750$73,845$75,561
Median age68.238.338.9
Median home valueNot available$400,800$406,100
Bachelor’s degree or higher27.6%27.3%27.4%
Foreign-born residents0.0%21.7%19.0%
Owner-occupied homes100.0%57.0%59.3%
Mean commute to workNot available25.2 minutes24.8 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 32, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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