Nelson, Georgia

Nelson, Georgia
Nelson city hall
Location in Pickens County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°22′54″N 84°22′17″W / 34.38167°N 84.37139°W / 34.38167; -84.37139
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesPickens, Cherokee
Area
 • Total
1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2)
 • Land1.53 sq mi (3.95 km2)
 • Water0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,237 ft (377 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,145
 • Density751.4/sq mi (290.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30151
Area code770
FIPS code13-54572
GNIS feature ID0319244
Websitenelsongeorgia.com

Nelson is a city in Pickens and Cherokee Counties, Georgia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,145. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.