This was 25.6 percent lower than the state average of 38 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 162.
68.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nelson for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 36 | 31.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 32 | 28.3 |
GED or alternative credential | 5 | 4.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 13 | 11.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 13 | 11.5 |
Associate's degree | 7 | 6.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 7 | 6.2 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |