Nelson, Georgia

Nelson: City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America

About

Nelson is a city located in the county of Pickens in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,314 and a population density of 336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,395 inhabitants.

Nelson locator map
Location of Nelson on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Nelson

Population : 1,395 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Pickens County
Postal code : 30151
Phone Area Codes : 770
Area : 3.91 km2
Altitude : 1,237 feet / 377 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:24:04 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 357 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.81% (2010-2020)
Nelson Georgia city hall image
Nelson Georgia city hall
Nelson Georgia city hall image

Geography

Nelson is located at 34°22'55"N 84°22'16"W (34.3820400, -84.3710300).

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Demographics

The population of Nelson increased by 5.81% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,314 - census
2011 1,316 0.15% estimation process
2012 1,317 0.08% estimation process
2013 1,322 0.38% estimation process
2014 1,334 0.9% estimation process
2015 1,339 0.37% estimation process
2016 1,355 1.18% estimation process
2017 1,371 1.17% estimation process
2018 1,378 0.51% estimation process
2019 1,377 -0.07% estimation process
2020 1,395 1.29% estimation process

People born in Nelson (1)

American actor (1926-1994) Claude Akins was born in Nelson

Schools in Nelson

College & universities near Nelson, GA

Code Name City ZIP
140872 Reinhardt University Waleska (GA) 30183-2981

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, GA

Code Name Address Type
GNS Gainesville 116 Industrial Boulevard RAIL
ATL Peachtree Station 1688 Peachtree Street, NW RAIL
TCA Toccoa 47 North Alexander St. RAIL

Post offices near Nelson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Nelson Post Office Nelson (GA) 30151

Other places with the same name (11)

  • Nelson , Michigan township in Saginaw County, Michigan with a population of 5,142 people.
  • Nelson , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,140 people.
  • Nelson , New York town in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,940 people.
  • Nelson , New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 740 people.
  • Nelson , Wisconsin village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin with a population of 560 people.
  • Nelson , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 555 people.
  • Nelson , Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 442 people.
  • Nelson , Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 284 people.
  • Nelson , Missouri city in Saline County, Missouri, United States with a population of 185 people.
  • Nelson , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.

Other cities in Pickens County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Jasper 4,037 City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States
Talking Rock 76 City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Nelson distances to largest Georgia cities