Nicholson is a CDP located in Pearl River County Mississippi. Nicholson has a 2024 population of 2,085. Nicholson is currently declining at a rate of -3.34% annually and its population has decreased by -15.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,477 in 2020.
The average household income in Nicholson is $54,906 with a poverty rate of 20.85%. The median age in Nicholson is 45.8 years: 45.6 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nicholson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,841 | 72.97% |
| Two or more races | 390 | 15.46% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 7.65% |
| Other race | 99 | 3.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,192 | 2.12 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 484 | 2.35 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.16 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 172 | 3.56 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 81 | 3.04 | 100 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 243 | 12.84% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 6.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 699 | 36.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 306 | 16.17% |
| Some College | 305 | 16.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,508 | 1,025 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 212 | 146 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 186 | 120 | 16 |
| Black | 136 | 136 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,681 | $28,618 | $35,043 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,225 | $40,439 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,378 | $39,973 | $36,207 |
| Some College | $45,985 | $46,279 | $0 |
$38,378
Average Earnings
$39,973
Average Male
$36,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.14% of Nicholson residents speak only English, while 10.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,805 | 260 | 14.4% |
| Multiple | 390 | 249 | 63.85% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 167 | 50.76% |
| Black | 193 | 17 | 8.81% |
20.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.28%
Male Poverty Rate
22.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nicholson is Multiple, with 63.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nicholson is Black, with 8.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.72% |
| High School | 14.45% |
| Some College | 2.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.78% |
| Female Employed | 10.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,302 | $61,730 |
| Households | $46,468 | $54,906 |
| Married Families | $56,172 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,612 | $41,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
149
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 21.39% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 18.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
32.18%
Born in Nicholson
92.75%
Native Born
7.25%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.75% of Nicholson residents were born in the United States, with 32.18% having been born in Mississippi. 7.25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,085 | -72 | -3.34% |
| 2023 | 2,157 | -72 | -3.23% |
| 2022 | 2,229 | 215 | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 2,014 | -463 | -18.69% |
| 2020 | 2,477 | -57 | -2.25% |
| 2019 | 2,534 | 61 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2,473 | -356 | -12.58% |
| 2017 | 2,829 | 54 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 2,775 | 139 | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 2,636 | -268 | -9.23% |
| 2014 | 2,904 | -585 | -16.77% |
| 2013 | 3,489 | 96 | 2.83% |
| 2012 | 3,393 | 15 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 3,378 | 286 | 9.25% |
| 2010 | 3,092 | 0 | 0% |