Nelson, PA is a small town located in Potter County with a population of 461. The US Population Density is 93 People per Square Mile, while Nelson, PA has a Population Density of 49 people per square mile. Local businesses include Tressler Lumber Co., Studio 814 Pottery & Art Gallery, and Ponderosa Pizza. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Cedar Run Reservoir, hiking at the Susquehannock State Park, hunting in the surrounding areas, and exploring the Allegheny National Forest. Community organizations such as the Potter County Humane Society and local sporting events such as the Annual Trout Derby are popular activities for locals to enjoy.
The population in Nelson is 461. There are 41 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nelson is 50.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nelson is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nelson
- 60.5% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 25.6% have children, but are single
Race in Nelson
- 98.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander