Nicholls is a city located in Coffee County Georgia. Nicholls has a 2024 population of 2,808. Nicholls is currently declining at a rate of -3.04% annually and its population has decreased by -11.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,160 in 2020.
The average household income in Nicholls is $42,682 with a poverty rate of 39.45%. The median age in Nicholls is 38.4 years: 38.3 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nicholls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,919 | 55.08% |
| White | 1,394 | 40.01% |
| Two or more races | 163 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 354 | 2.2 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 187 | 1.27 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 96 | 3.45 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Married | 47 | 2.57 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 24 | 3.75 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 20.71% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 4.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 2.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,469 | 48.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 546 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,636 | 1,258 | 79 |
| White | 1,224 | 936 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 102 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 84 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 82.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $15,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,538 | $17,358 | $26,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,618 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,333 | $19,688 | $26,688 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $41,705 |
$23,333
Average Earnings
$19,688
Average Male
$26,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of Nicholls residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 369 | 180 | 48.78% |
| White | 391 | 115 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100% |
39.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.77%
Male Poverty Rate
45.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nicholls is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nicholls is White, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 69.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.93% |
| High School | 27.55% |
| Some College | 13.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Employed | 29.03% |
| Male Employed | 11.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,625 | $43,443 |
| Households | $27,297 | $42,682 |
| Married Families | $63,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,417 | $40,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
10.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
10.1%
Male Marriage Rate
18.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 6.32% |
| Black | 71 | 4.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
8.1%
Labor Force Participation
7.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.5%
Born in Nicholls
97.65%
Native Born
2.35%
Foreign Born
2.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.65% of Nicholls residents were born in the United States, with 71.5% having been born in Georgia. 2.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,368 | -88 | -3.58% |
| 2028 | 2,456 | -88 | -3.46% |
| 2027 | 2,544 | -88 | -3.34% |
| 2026 | 2,632 | -88 | -3.24% |
| 2025 | 2,720 | -88 | -3.13% |
| 2024 | 2,808 | -88 | -3.04% |
| 2023 | 2,896 | -159 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 3,055 | 232 | 8.22% |
| 2021 | 2,823 | -337 | -10.66% |
| 2020 | 3,160 | -176 | -5.28% |
| 2019 | 3,336 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 3,340 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 3,337 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 3,333 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 3,341 | 23 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 3,318 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 3,322 | -18 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 3,340 | -113 | -3.27% |
| 2011 | 3,453 | 335 | 10.74% |
| 2010 | 3,118 | 0 | 0% |