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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Nichols

South Carolina · 545 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Nichols has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,926. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $46,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

545
+34%vs 2000
vs 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
408 / sq mi
+34%vs 2000
vs 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 43.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1222373534685841990201020202024Nichols
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,926
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,597 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,728
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,092 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.5%
+12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$305
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $438 in 2000
US average: $450
76.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
2.3
+49%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52%(212)
Black47.1%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(254)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(317)
Black41.8%(228)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(332)
61
−2%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.3%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nichols, South Carolina?

Nichols, South Carolina has about 545 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Nichols, South Carolina?

The typical household in Nichols, South Carolina earns about $19,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nichols, South Carolina expensive?

In Nichols, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols, South Carolina?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nichols, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nichols, South Carolina?

About 23.5% of people in Nichols, South Carolina 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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