Nelson Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,895 at the 2020 census, which was up from 4,774 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the city of Grand Rapids. The village of Sand Lake is located within Nelson Township. Government Nelson Township is run by a board of elected officials. As of November 2020 township officials are: *Supervisor: Robyn Britton *Clerk: Laura Hoffman *Treasurer: Katy Austin *Trustees: Curtis DeJong, Dan George Deputy Clerk: Alyssa Wright