Nelson, Minnesota
City · Population 183 · #665 in Minnesota
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About Nelson
Nelson, MN is a tiny community located in western Minnesota with an estimated population of 183.
Officially, Nelson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 277 residents per square mile.
📰 Nelson News Today
- Sen. Carla Nelson Earns Perfect Score on Small Business Voting Record Minnesota Senate Republicans · Aug 12
- Rochester lawmaker earns top honor from Minnesota cities group KIMT · Aug 17
- Must-see concerts: J. Cole, Willie Nelson, Sound for Silents Bring Me The News · Aug 16
- Takaigha Nelson Star Tribune · Aug 13
- Obituary | William Nelson Rowe Funeral Home of Grand Rapids, Minnesota · Aug 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nelson Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Nelson — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nelson
- Great Northern Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)183
Rank in state#665 of 855
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density277/sq mi
Coordinates45.8865, -95.2649