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Nicholls

Georgia · 3,147 residents · 2.363 sq mi
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Nicholls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,321. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,139 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,800. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,147
+212%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,332 / sq mi
+212%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+11%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6972K3K3K4K1990201020202024Nicholls
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,321
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,612
−19%since 2000
from $10,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+51%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(555)
Black43.2%(435)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(637)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(1,229)
Black57.8%(1,818)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(68)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.3%(41)
Diversity Score64.6%(2,034)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
8.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
87.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
Female
12.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholls, Georgia?

Nicholls, Georgia has about 3,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholls, Georgia?

The typical household in Nicholls, Georgia earns about $17,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholls, Georgia expensive?

In Nicholls, Georgia, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholls, Georgia?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholls, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholls, Georgia?

About 41.4% of people in Nicholls, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholls, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholls, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,144 residents, a change of about 214 percent over that period.

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

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