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Nelson, NV
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada.
Population
32
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
0
Nelson and its ZIP codes
Nelson at a glance
- Nelson is 77% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Nelson.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,508
1,142,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.2B
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nelson, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,873
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,197
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
112° / 41°F
5.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Nelson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder CityCity | 8.7 mi | 212.3 |
| SearchlightCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| HendersonCity | 22 mi | 121 |
| White Hills, AZCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 51.9 |
| WhitneyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.8 |
| Dolan Springs, AZCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 58.1 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 66 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 42.4 |
| Cal-Nev-AriCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nelson, NV in?
- Nelson is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Nelson, NV?
- About 32 people live in Nelson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nelson?
- Nearby places include Boulder City (8.7 mi), Searchlight (20 mi), Henderson (22 mi), White Hills, AZ (24 mi), Whitney (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023