Nelson County, ND Demographics
Nelson County, ND is the 34th most populous of 53 counties in North Dakota, with 3,015 residents across 982 square miles. That is about 3 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 3,015 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 982 sq mi |
| Density | 3 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Nelson County compares to the US
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Central Location: Nelson County, ND
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Nelson County, ND
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9590 | 3,015 | 981.8 | 3 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.