CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Nichols

Iowa · 374 residents · 0.228 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Muscatine micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Nichols has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,100. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
374
Unchangedsince 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,640 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243734224715201990201020202024Nichols
2024373
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,311
+8%since 2000
from $16,082 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+46%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nichols on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(277)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino23%(86)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.4%(185)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(294)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(61)
Asian2.1%(8)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score41.8%(156)
Diversity Score
42
−15%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Nichols

Brooker
Pop 339
Morganton
Pop 296
Westville
Pop 274
Fargo
Pop 263
Places similar to Nichols
Head to head

Compare Nichols to nearby cities

NICHOLS VS
Muscatine
Income$58,117+50%
Home value$153,600+87%
Population23,164+7277%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NICHOLS VS
Iowa City
Income$58,546+51%
Home value$285,900+248%
Population76,229+24177%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NICHOLS VS
Coralville
Income$69,144+78%
Home value$298,500+264%
Population23,960+7531%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NICHOLS VS
North Liberty
Income$102,102+163%
Home value$303,800+270%
Population21,976+6899%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Nichols, Iowa?

Nichols, Iowa has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nichols, Iowa?

The typical household in Nichols, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nichols, Iowa expensive?

In Nichols, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols, Iowa?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nichols, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nichols, Iowa?

About 25.0% of people in Nichols, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nichols, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Nichols, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Nichols with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →