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Nicholson

Pennsylvania · 767 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Nicholson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $118,300. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
767
+8%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
662 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5917018129221K1990201020202024Nicholson
2024696
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,650
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,603 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,449
+39%since 2000
from $15,423 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(705)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(734)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(30)
Diversity Score
4
+275%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
21.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholson, Pennsylvania?

Nicholson, Pennsylvania has about 767 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nicholson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Nicholson, Pennsylvania earns about $38,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Nicholson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholson, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholson, Pennsylvania?

About 24.8% of people in Nicholson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholson, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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