| Place Name | Nelson Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49319 49343 |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code(s) | 616 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2021) | 4,907 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 96.85% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI |
| US Congressional District(s) | Michigan 3rd |
| State House Districts | 73 |
| State Senate Districts | 28 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 96.85% |
| African American | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.08% |