| Place Name | Nelson |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56355 |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code(s) | 320 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 166 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -2.67% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.18% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Alexandria, MN |
| US Congressional District(s) | Minnesota 7th |
| State House Districts | 08B |
| State Senate Districts | 8 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.18% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.05% |