Profile for Nelson, Minnesota, MN

Former and merged names include:
· Dent

Listed places near Nelson

Cemeteries (11)

Colleges (1)

Communities (10)

Hotels (7)

Libraries (1)

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• Nelson population
• Ancestry of people in Nelson
• Housing in Nelson
• Income in Nelson
• Marital status of adults in Nelson
• Place of birth of people in Nelson
• Residence in 1995, of people in Nelson
• School enrollment & education levels in Nelson
• Transportation & commute times in Nelson
• Douglas County data
• Fastest-growing counties in Minnesota
• State data - Minnesota
• Data by street address
• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Nelson demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Douglas County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 56355 ZIP code.

(Also see local map below.)

• Douglas County government

37% of Nelson residents report German ancestry, and 1% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Nelson ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Nelson
• Cemeteries in Douglas County
• Libraries in or near Nelson

Post a query on a message board:

• Douglas County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MN data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

• Nelson museums
• Nelson historic sites
• Nelson area parks

• Add a local cemetery to our listings
• Nelson area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Douglas County
• Cemetery record compendium
• Minnesota cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Nelson
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
• Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
• Communities in Douglas County

• Nelson business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in Minnesota
• Local ordinances in Minnesota

• Crime in Douglas County
• Arrests in Douglas County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Minnesota
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Nelson was $13,419, compared with $21,587 nationally.

• Banks
• Building permits
• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Douglas County economic census
• Douglas County economic summary
• Douglas County employment growth
• Douglas County unemployment rate
• Minnesota economic data

8% of Nelson residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Nelson
• Colleges in Minnesota
• Learning Disabilities Association in Minnesota
• Schools in or near Nelson
• School districts in or near Nelson
• Yearbooks (old) of Minnesota high schools

• Movies playing in or near Nelson

• Air pollution in Douglas County
• Diesel soot in Douglas County
• Land contamination in Douglas County
• Nature Conservancy projects in Minnesota
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Toxic chemical releases in Douglas County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Minnesota

• ePodunk festival listings
• Minnesota county fairs
• Minnesota festivals (Minnesota tourism department)
• Send us festival info for Nelson

• Confluence of latitude & longitude near Nelson
• Geocaches in Minnesota

• Douglas County government
• Minnesota state government
• Driver's licenses
• Motor vehicles
• Passports
• Social Security
• Veterans affairs
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records

• Ancestry & family history
• Business
• Demographics
• Health
• Moving
• Nonprofit resources
• Sports & rec
• Travel

• Nelson medical services & health statistics

• Local historical societies in Minnesota
• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near Nelson
• Historic sites in Minnesota
• Museums in or near Nelson
• Museums in Minnesota
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Douglas County genealogy forum

Median rent in Nelson, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $380.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $760.

• Find Foreclosure in Nelson
• Homes for sale in the Nelson area
• Find a Nelson Realtor
• Get free moving quotes
• Free home valuation
• Check Minnesota mortgage rates
• Property and neighborhood reports
• Mortgage calculator

• Help wanted ads - newspapers
• Job services in Minnesota
• Minimum wage laws by state

• Libraries near Nelson

• Minnesota statewide library catalog

• Census map of Nelson area
• Historic maps of MN cities - Library of Congress
• Historic maps of Minnesota
• Topographic map of Nelson

• Daily newspapers in or near Nelson
• AM radio stations in or near Nelson
• Commercial FM radio stations in or near Nelson
• Public & educational radio stations in or near Nelson
• TV stations in or near Nelson
• Media ownership in the Nelson area
• Search historic newspaper articles
• Search recent news archives in Minnesota

• American Legion post locator
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator

• Check daily newspapers in or near Nelson
• Search obituaries in Minnesota
• Recent death notices - selected MN newspapers

• Chambers of commerce in Minnesota
• Community foundations (by state)
• Foundations (by name)
• Kiwanis clubs in Minnesota
• Lions clubs in Minnesota
• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for Nelson
• Rotary club search
• Volunteer opportunities in or near Nelson

• Parks near Nelson
• National forests in Minnesota
• Ski areas near Nelson
• Ski areas in Minnesota
• State parks in Minnesota

• Find friends & family

• Find a local animal shelter
• Report animal cruelty

• Aerial photo of Nelson
• Historic photos of U.S. cities
• Panoramic photos of Minnesota communities
• Photo collection - Minnesota communities
• Photos of Minnesota places
• Post cards of Minnesota communities

Douglas County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Nelson political report.

• Minnesota Democratic party
• Minnesota Republican party
• Minnesota elections board

• ZIP codes (by street address)
• ZIP codes (by city)
• ZIP code reverse lookup (find cities in a ZIP code)

• Churches, other places of worship in or near Nelson
• Total membership by faith, in Douglas County

• Chowhound message boards for MN

The average commute time for Nelson workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

• Nelson travel guide
• Airports near Nelson
• Hotels near Nelson
• Minnesota tourism bureau

• Monthly averages & records
• Major storms (searchable by county)
• National weather map

• Audubon centers
• Birding spots in Minnesota
• Wildlife refuges in Minnesota

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