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Nicholson

Georgia · 1,696 residents · 3.957 sq mi
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Nicholson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,935. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,696
+36%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+10%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3969251K2K3K1990201020202024Nicholson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,935
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,883
+13%since 2000
from $14,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+77%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,503)
Black4.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(79)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score26%(441)
Diversity Score
26
+68%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholson, Georgia?

Nicholson, Georgia has about 1,696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholson, Georgia?

The typical household in Nicholson, Georgia earns about $32,935 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholson, Georgia?

About 9.2% 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 20.1% 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 1,124 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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