| Place Name | Nelson Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61021 61042 61071 |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code(s) | 815,779 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2021) | 536 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 97.4% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Dixon, IL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Illinois 16th |
| State House Districts | 90 |
| State Senate Districts | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| African American | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.48% |