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Nicolaus

California · 176 residents · 3.117 sq mi
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Nicolaus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,375. Population has grown 19% since 2019. Median home value is $536,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
+19%since 2019
from 148 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 47 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+8%since 2019
from 46.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
81117153189225201020202024Nicolaus
2024102
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,375
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$46,296
+9%since 2019
from $42,397 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$536,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $525,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $950 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
15.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+2%since 2019
from 6.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(135)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(26)
Asian3.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.1%(72)
Diversity Score
41
−21%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.1 min
+16%since 2019
from 42.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Foreign born
13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicolaus, California?

Nicolaus, California has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicolaus, California?

The typical household in Nicolaus, California earns about $86,375 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 $536,800, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Nicolaus, California?

About 25.0% 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 12.1% of people in Nicolaus, California live below the federal poverty line.

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