This was 15.6 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 311.
91.6 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 | 17 | 8.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 74 | 36.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 17 | 8.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 16 | 7.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 25 | 12.4 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 31 | 15.3 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1 | 0.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 1 |
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