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Nicholson

Mississippi · 2,833 residents · 6.042 sq mi
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Nicholson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,833
+12%since 2019
from 2,534 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
469 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 419 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2019
from 39.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Nicholson
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,788
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,943 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,555
+18%since 2019
from $19,933 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $683 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,236)
Black7.5%(191)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(678)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,947)
Black12.8%(363)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(295)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score53.1%(1,504)
Diversity Score
53
+99%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−12%since 2019
from 26.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholson, Mississippi?

Nicholson, Mississippi has about 2,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholson, Mississippi?

The typical household in Nicholson, Mississippi earns about $36,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholson, Mississippi expensive?

In Nicholson, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholson, Mississippi?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholson, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholson, Mississippi?

About 17.4% of people in Nicholson, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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