Nelson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,016
Median Age
50.1
Male Median
50.4
Female Median
49.6
Nelson County, North Dakota Population Growth

Nelson County, North Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.3%%.
-5.3%% Growth
Nelson County, North Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Nelson County, North Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.1 | 3,016 |
| 2023 | 50.4 | 3,015 |
| 2022 | 50.0 | 3,025 |
| 2021 | 49.6 | 3,035 |
| 2020 | 52.2 | 2,864 |
| 2019 | 52.4 | 2,894 |
| 2018 | 52.9 | 2,920 |
| 2017 | 52.5 | 2,971 |
| 2016 | 52.6 | 3,032 |
| 2015 | 52.8 | 3,048 |
| 2014 | 52.2 | 3,078 |
| 2013 | 51.8 | 3,101 |
| 2012 | 51.4 | 3,115 |
| 2011 | 50.8 | 3,141 |
| 2010 | 50.2 | 3,185 |
Nelson County, North Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 19.2% |
| 55–64 | 17.3% |
| 65+ | 28.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Nelson County, North Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 96.1
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 55.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Nelson County, North Dakota
The median age in Nelson County, North Dakota is 50.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Nelson County, North Dakota is 3,016.
In Nelson County, North Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 28.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Nelson County, North Dakota has remained stable.