| Place Name | Nelson |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68961 |
| County | Nuckolls County |
| Area Code(s) | 402,531 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 575 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -6.56% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.06% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Nebraska 3rd |
| State Legislature Districts | 38 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.06% |
| African American | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.02% |