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Nicholas County

West Virginia · 26,233 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 $38,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
26,233
−1%since 2000
from 26,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,457
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,974 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,359
+27%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(26,170)
Black0%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(127)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(469)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(25,688)
Black0.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(146)
Asian0.3%(69)
Other0.3%(68)
Diversity Score3.1%(813)
Diversity Score
3
+76%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

Nicholas County, West Virginia has about 26,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nicholas County, West Virginia earns about $38,457 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Nicholas County, West Virginia?

About 13.0% 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 18.7% 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 542 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 26651ZIP 26205ZIP 26679ZIP 26678ZIP 26681ZIP 26617ZIP 26662ZIP 26691ZIP 26610ZIP 26671ZIP 26202ZIP 26660ZIP 26656ZIP 26684ZIP 26667ZIP 26676
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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