COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Nicholas County

West Virginia · 26,562 residents · 646.846 sq mi

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Nicholas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,974. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 6%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

26,562

−1%since 1990

from 26,775 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

41 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 41 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.4

+14%since 1990

from 34.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202424K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,974

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $18,116 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,207

+76%since 1990

from $8,652 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

19.2%

−5.2 ptssince 1990

from 24.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,800

−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$360

−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $288 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

82.8%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 81.2% in 1990

17.2% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−17%since 1990

from 2.4 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.5%(26,643)

Black0%(10)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(86)

Asian0.3%(85)

Diversity Score2%(540)

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.5%(26,170)

Black0%(10)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(127)

Asian0.2%(50)

Diversity Score1.8%(469)

Diversity Score

−13%since 1990

from 2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

9.8%

+1.8 ptssince 1990

from 8.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.0%

+8.8 ptssince 1990

from 61.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.1%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 3.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.1 min

−5%since 1990

from 22.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

Nicholas County, West Virginia has about 26,562 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Nicholas County, West Virginia earns about $26,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nicholas County, West Virginia expensive?

In Nicholas County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nicholas County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

About 19.2% of people in Nicholas County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nicholas County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nicholas County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 213 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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