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Nicholson

Georgia · 1,941 residents (2025 est.) · 3.957 sq mi
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Nicholson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,147. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,800. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,335
+87%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
+6%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,941 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3969251K2K3K1990201020202024Nicholson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,147
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,112
+78%since 2000
from $14,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−1%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+145%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,151)
Black3.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,950)
Black1.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(109)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other10.6%(247)
Diversity Score36.1%(844)
Diversity Score
36
+133%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholson, Georgia?

Nicholson, Georgia has about 2,335 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholson, Georgia?

The typical household in Nicholson, Georgia earns about $52,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholson, Georgia expensive?

In Nicholson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $197,800, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholson, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholson, Georgia?

About 11.5% of people in Nicholson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,763 residents, a change of about 308 percent over that period.

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