Nelson, Nebraska
City · Population 458 · #207 in Nebraska
tiny community🌐 nelson-ne.uscitysearch.com
About Nelson
Set in the southern part of Nebraska, Nelson is a tiny community counting 458 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Nelson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 559 residents per square mile.
📰 Nelson News Today
- Nebraska’s running back pecking order suddenly doesn’t look so settled Husker Corner · Aug 15
- Randy Douglas Nelson Obituary Jul 30, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Jul 30
- Michelle Nelson Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Grand Island, NE - The Grand Island Independent Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Axtell Volleyball Roars Into 2026 Season Central Nebraska Today · Aug 17
- Julie Kay Nelson Roper and Sons · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nelson Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Nelson — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nelson
- Cap's Cafe — american (café)
- Fresh Creek Sushi — sushi
- Joe Bob's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nelson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nelson
- LAWRENCE - NELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LAWRENCE/NELSON HIGH SCH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)458
Rank in state#207 of 528
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density559/sq mi
Coordinates40.2012, -98.0686