This was 32.1 percent lower than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 775.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Nelson CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 17 | 5.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 50 | 15.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 85 | 26.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 25 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 123 | 38.1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 7.1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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