| Place Name | Nelson |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65347 |
| County | Saline County |
| Area Code(s) | 660 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 224 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -20.83% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 68.12% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Marshall, MO |
| US Congressional District(s) | Missouri 5th |
| State House Districts | 48 |
| State Senate Districts | 21 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 68.12% |
| African American | 28.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.72% |