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Nichols

New York · 512 residents · 0.518 sq mi
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Nichols has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,705. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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

512
−11%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
988 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3714505296086871990201020202024Nichols
2024601
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,705
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,360
+38%since 2000
from $14,060 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$578
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
42.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
39.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(568)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(506)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score7.4%(38)
7
+187%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.1 min
+118%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
97.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
29.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
49.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Nichols, New York?

Nichols, New York has about 512 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nichols, New York?

The typical household in Nichols, New York earns about $36,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nichols, New York expensive?

In Nichols, New York, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols, New York?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nichols, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nichols, New York?

About 5.6% of people in Nichols, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nichols, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Nichols, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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