Nelson township, Minnesota
Nelson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Nelson township is a geographic entity located in Watonwan County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 242. The land area covers 35.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 242 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs | ±16.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 105 | ±33 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 113 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 105 | ±33 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $300,000 | ±$103,770 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,063 | ±$13,834 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,065 | ±$10,093 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±6.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 130 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±14.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF NELSON
GUS Population: 236 (2024)
ID: 129118
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
26077 680TH AVE, COMFREY MN 56019
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GUS Population: 11,204 (2024)
ID: 167383
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WATONWAN COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 518, SAINT JAMES MN 56081-0518
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SAINT JAMES, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BUTTERFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BUTTERFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | COMFREY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | COMFREY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MADELIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MADELIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | SAINT JAMES, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Martin Luther College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN, 56073-3965 |
5073548221211
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ST. JAMES-WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 125 5TH STREET S, ST JAMES, MN, 56081 |
(507) 375-1278
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DARFUR BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 200 ADRIAN ST., DARFUR, MN, 56022 |
(507) 877-5010
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BUTTERFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 111 2ND STREET N., BUTTERFIELD, MN, 56120 |
(507) 956-2361
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HANSKA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 109 BROADWAY STREET, HANSKA, MN, 56041 |
(507) 439-7323
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COMFREY AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 306 BROWN STREET WEST, COMFREY, MN, 56019 |
(507) 877-6600
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MADELIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 23 1ST STREET, MADELIA, MN, 56062 |
(507) 642-3511
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LEWISVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 105 LEWIS STREET WEST, LEWISVILLE, MN, 56060 |
(507) 435-2781
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MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 1054 4TH AVENUE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN, 56159 |
(507) 427-2506
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SLEEPY EYE: DYCKMAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 345 WEST MAIN STREET, SLEEPY EYE, MN, 56085 |
(507) 794-7655
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ST JAMES WWTP, MN US, located 5.9 miles from Nelson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 5.2° | 14.3° | 1.09" | 10.8" |
| February | 28.2° | 9.9° | 19.1° | 0.80" | 11.0" |
| March | 40.4° | 22.2° | 31.3° | 1.82" | 8.2" |
| April | 56.2° | 34.6° | 45.4° | 3.14" | 3.5" |
| May | 69.3° | 47.6° | 58.4° | 4.65" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.5° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 61.9° | 72.4° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 59.1° | 69.7° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 50.6° | 62.4° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 37.1° | 48.6° | 2.52" | 0.6" |
| November | 43.1° | 24.6° | 33.9° | 1.58" | 4.9" |
| December | 29.0° | 12.0° | 20.5° | 1.13" | 11.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| St. James city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Darfur city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Butterfield city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Hanska city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Comfrey city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716545124. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.