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Nicolaus

California · 102 residents · 3.117 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $496,400. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
+10%since 2023
from 93 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 30 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+15%since 2023
from 54.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
81117153189225201020202024Nicolaus
2024102
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$61,078
+9%since 2023
from $55,817 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+4%since 2023
from 0.487 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $609,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(13)
Asian4.3%(4)
Other3.2%(3)
Diversity Score45.2%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(15)
Asian2.9%(3)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score39.4%(40)
Diversity Score
39
−13%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−45%since 2023
from 48.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
46.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicolaus, California?

Nicolaus, California has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nicolaus, California expensive?

In Nicolaus, California, the median home is worth about $496,400.

How educated are people in Nicolaus, California?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nicolaus, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicolaus, California?

About 8.8% of people in Nicolaus, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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