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CITY · 2010 ACS

Nicolaus

California · 211 residents · 3.117 sq mi
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Nicolaus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has grown 15% since 2011. Median home value is $434,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
+15%vs 2011
vs 183 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 59 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+16%vs 2011
vs 44.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
81117153189225201020202024Nicolaus
2024102
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$39,536
+12%vs 2011
vs $35,223 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.395 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $416,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $737 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−31.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.4% in 2011
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
−9%vs 2011
vs 5.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(149)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian13.1%(24)
Other4.4%(8)
Diversity Score39.7%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(185)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(13)
Asian2.4%(5)
Other16.4%(35)
Diversity Score46.8%(99)
Diversity Score
47
+18%vs 2011
vs 40 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 28.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
60.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicolaus, California?

Nicolaus, California has about 211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicolaus, California?

The typical household in Nicolaus, California earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicolaus, California expensive?

In Nicolaus, California, the median home is worth about $434,600, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Nicolaus, California?

About 25.4% 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 4.1% of people in Nicolaus, California live below the federal poverty line.

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