Nelson, IL is a small village located in the rural area of Macon County. With its population of 134, Nelson is one of the smallest towns in Illinois. Despite its size, Nelson is able to offer many amenities for its local residents.
Its local businesses include the Nelson Mini Mart, which offers groceries and other essentials, and the Nelson Motors, which specializes in servicing cars. There are also numerous restaurants including The Country Diner and The Village Grill that provide delicious home-cooking meals for visitors.
For year-round outdoor activities, residents can visit nearby parks such as Rock Springs Park and the Macon County Conservation Area where they can enjoy fishing, camping, or just a leisurely stroll through nature. In addition to the outdoors, there are plenty of sporting events taking place throughout the year at nearby high schools and community centers like Nokomis High School and Macon County Community Center. Other organizations like The Nelson Senior Citizens Center also host regular events for seniors in the area.
The population in Nelson is 134. There are 549 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nelson is 39.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nelson is 3.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nelson
- 43.5% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 45.2% are married with children
- 7.1% have children, but are single
Race in Nelson
- 96.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander