What kinds of homes are in East Nelson Township, IL?

Name: Types of homes in East Nelson Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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East Nelson Township, IL has 297 (±79) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 8 homes per square mile of land.

73.7% are detached single-family houses.

0.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

9.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 297 (±79)
Detached houses: 73.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 0.0%
5+ unit buildings: 9.1%

Homes in East Nelson Township by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	East Nelson Township	Moultrie County	Illinois	United States
Single-family, detached	73.7% (±13.2 points)	84.8%	58.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	9.1% (±7.4 points)	2.0%	6.1%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±11.8 points)	0.9%	5.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.0% (±11.8 points)	1.3%	6.4%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±11.8 points)	1.8%	6.3%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	9.1% (±13.1 points)	1.7%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±11.8 points)	2.0%	11.5%	10.3%
Mobile home	8.1% (±4.9 points)	5.5%	2.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±11.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In East Nelson Township, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Moultrie County (5.5%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (21.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near East Nelson Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with East Nelson Township
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
East Nelson Township	—	9.1% (±21.2 points)	—
Allenville	0.6 mi	0.0% (±66.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sullivan	4.5 mi	10.1% (±3.6 points)	Not measurably different
Whitley Township	5.5 mi	2.4% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
Jonathan Creek Township	6.0 mi	0.0% (±19.4 points)	Not measurably different
North Okaw Township	6.4 mi	0.0% (±17.0 points)	Not measurably different
Sullivan Township (Moultrie County)	6.5 mi	6.9% (±2.5 points)	Not measurably different
Gays	7.7 mi	0.0% (±59.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mattoon Township	8.8 mi	10.1% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Moultrie County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Sullivan	10.1% (±3.6 points)
2	Dalton City	9.3% (±13.4 points)
3	East Nelson Township	9.1% (±21.2 points)
4	Dora Township	7.2% (±10.6 points)
5	Sullivan Township (Moultrie County)	6.9% (±2.5 points)
6	Lovington Township	5.8% (±8.1 points)
7	Lowe Township	4.5% (±6.9 points)
8	Bethany	2.9% (±9.8 points)
9	Whitley Township	2.4% (±17.7 points)

Showing 9 of 14 places in Moultrie County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about East Nelson Township

How many homes are in East Nelson Township?

East Nelson Township, IL has an estimated 297 (±79) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in East Nelson Township houses or apartments?

73.7% are detached houses and 9.1% attached houses, while 9.1% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in East Nelson Township?

0.0% of homes in East Nelson Township are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Nelson township, Moultrie County, Illinois

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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