Nelson township, Ohio
Nelson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Nelson township is a geographic entity located in Portage County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,146. The land area covers 24.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,146 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,185 | ±179 | 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 | 1,185 | ±179 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,185 | ±179 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $170,500 | ±$32,755 |
| 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 | $79,583 | ±$8,866 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,444 | ±$5,646 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 72 | ±81 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,317 | ±197 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.2% | ±11.8% |
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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GUS Population: 3,134 (2024)
ID: 110986
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 377, GARRETTSVILLE OH 44231-0377
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GUS Population: 163,839 (2024)
ID: 110687
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
449 S MERIDIAN ST, RAVENNA OH 44266-2914
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middlefield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Leavittsburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Burton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Burton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Burton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Burton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Rootstown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | North Bloomfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bristolville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Bristolville, OH |
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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Hiram College
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College | 5.2 mi away | Hiram, OH, 44234-0067 |
3305693211
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GARRETTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 10482 SOUTH ST, GARRETTSVILLE, OH, 44231 |
(330) 527-4378
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Kent State University at Trumbull
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College | 11.0 mi away | 4314 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren, OH, 44483 |
3308470571
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PORTAGE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY BS
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 10482 SOUTH ST., GARRETTSVILLE, OH, 44231 |
(330) 527-5082
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Kent State University at Geauga
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College | 12.8 mi away | 14111 Claridon-Troy Rd, Burton, OH, 44021 |
4408344187
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WINDHAM BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 9005 WILVERNE DR, WINDHAM, OH, 44288 |
(330) 326-3145
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Casal Aveda Institute
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College | 16.7 mi away | 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd Unit 606, Niles, OH, 44446 |
3307926504503
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NEWTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 204 S. CANAL ST., NEWTON FALLS, OH, 44444 |
(330) 872-1282
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Ross Medical Education Center-Niles
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd, Unit 909, Niles, OH, 44446-4810 |
3305051436
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GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 16167 E HIGH ST, MIDDLEFIELD, OH, 44062 |
(440) 632-9496
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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 HIRAM, OH US, located 1.6 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 | 32.5° | 15.9° | 24.2° | 3.34" | 20.4" |
| February | 35.2° | 16.7° | 26.0° | 2.70" | 12.5" |
| March | 44.4° | 24.5° | 34.4° | 3.42" | 9.9" |
| April | 58.0° | 35.7° | 46.8° | 4.01" | 0.7" |
| May | 68.9° | 46.8° | 57.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.0° | 55.8° | 66.4° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 59.9° | 70.4° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 51.6° | 62.4° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 40.6° | 50.7° | 3.77" | 0.3" |
| November | 48.3° | 30.9° | 39.6° | 3.17" | 5.3" |
| December | 37.2° | 22.6° | 29.9° | 3.39" | 13.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrettsville village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Parkman CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Hiram village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Windham village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| West Farmington village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Newton Falls village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3913353858. • 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.