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Nichols

South Carolina · 234 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 $31,786. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 174 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
234
−43%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.7
+29%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1222373534685841990201020202024Nichols
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,786
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,932
+5%since 2000
from $18,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+131%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(127)
Black32.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score65.2%(153)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+134%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nichols, South Carolina?

Nichols, South Carolina has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nichols, South Carolina earns about $31,786 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 $113,900.

How educated are people in Nichols, South Carolina?

About 31.1% 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 22.8% of people in Nichols, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nichols, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Nichols, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 311 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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

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