This was 13.9 percent lower than the state average of 43.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 426.
90 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 | 31 | 10 |
| Regular high school diploma | 97 | 31.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 16 | 5.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 44 | 14.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 32 | 10.3 |
| Associate's degree | 53 | 17 |
| Bachelor's degree | 25 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 2.9 |
| Professional school degree | 4 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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