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Nichols

Wisconsin · 290 residents · 0.885 sq mi
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Nichols has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−6%since 2000
from 307 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+19%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911572222883541990201020202024Nichols
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,492
+98%since 2000
from $15,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(280)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(16)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(223)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score36.5%(106)
Diversity Score
37
+608%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Female
39.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nichols, Wisconsin?

Nichols, Wisconsin has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nichols, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Nichols, Wisconsin earns about $49,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nichols, Wisconsin expensive?

In Nichols, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Nichols, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nichols, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nichols, Wisconsin?

About 12.4% of people in Nichols, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nichols, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Nichols, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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