Nelson, New Hampshire Demographics

The total population of Nelson town is estimated to be 550 with 252 males (45.82%) and 298 females (54.18%). There are 46 more females than males in Nelson town.
The median household income in Nelson town was $94,129 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 4,894(5.48%) from $89,235 in 2020. This income is 126.17% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Nelson town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $116,198. Overall, the median household income for the town of Nelson town stands at $94,129.
In Nelson town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $48,979 for males and $40,534 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $56,748 for males and $66,476 for females.
In Nelson town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $95,931, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $92,891.
In 2022, the population of Nelson town was 647, a 0.78% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Nelson town's population was 642, an increase of 1.74% compared to a population of 631 in 2020.
The median age in Nelson, New Hampshire is 54.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.48% were under the age of 15, 13.99% aged 15 to 29, 45.22% aged 30 to 64, 25.26% aged 65 to 84, and 2.05% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Nelson town population: 93.52% are White, 0.17% are some other race and 6.31% are multiracial.