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Nickerson

Kansas · 1,051 residents (2025 est.) · 1.295 sq mi
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Nickerson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 193 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,001
−16%since 2000
from 1,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,051 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7979051K1K1K1990201020202024Nickerson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,269 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,452
+72%since 2000
from $13,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−4%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,130)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other6.5%(65)
Diversity Score16.3%(164)
Diversity Score
16
+112%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nickerson, Kansas?

Nickerson, Kansas has about 1,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nickerson, Kansas?

The typical household in Nickerson, Kansas earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nickerson, Kansas expensive?

In Nickerson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Nickerson, Kansas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nickerson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nickerson, Kansas?

About 12.9% of people in Nickerson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nickerson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nickerson, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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