This was 20.7 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 114.
92.6 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 | 7 | 7.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 24 | 25.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2 | 2.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 33 | 35.1 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 13.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 12.8 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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