About Nelson County

Nelson is a county in the Grand Forks Metropolitan area. It has a population of 3,025 and a population density of 3, which is 97% below the national average. It has a median age of 50, which is 18 years above the Grand Forks Metro median age and 11 years above the national average.


Nelson County has a median home value of $98,207, which is 60% below the Metro average.The average rent of $896 is 1% below the metro average rent and 57% below the national average rent The average household income in Nelson County is $62,219 , which is 13% below the Metro average household income and 20% below the national average of household income.

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$98,207Median Home Value
$244,968 Grand Forks Metro Area
$896Median Rent
$903 Grand Forks Metro Area
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Nelson County's population is made up of 56% married, 24% single, 9% divorced and 10% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 50%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Nelson County.

3,025Population
103,120 Grand Forks Metro Area
3Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
50 Median Age
32 Grand Forks Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Nelson County is $37,130. The Median Household Income is $62,219

$37,130Income Per Capita
$41,979 Grand Forks Metro Area
$62,219Median Household Income
$71,529 Grand Forks Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
12% Grand Forks Metro Area
1% Unemployment Rate
3% Grand Forks Metro Area
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Amenities in Nelson County
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$98,207Median Home Value
$244,968 Grand Forks Metro Area
$896Median Rent
$903 Grand Forks Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Grand Forks Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
25%
Home Owners
75%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

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