Nelson is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

[6] As of the census[8] of 2020, there were 152 people, 74 households, and 62 families living in the city.

28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 93.40% White, 6.13% African American, and 0.47% from two or more races.

16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 6.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.5% of those 65 or over.