Nichols is a town located in Horry County South Carolina. Nichols has a 2024 population of 220. Nichols is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 230 in 2020.
The average household income in Nichols is $44,795 with a poverty rate of 17.5%. The median age in Nichols is 51.8 years: 51.6 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nichols was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 60% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 34.38% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81 | 1.98 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.05 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 31 | 2.48 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Male | 6 | 4 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 4 | 4.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
85.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 5% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 13.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 19.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 62 | 44.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.71% |
| Some College | 24 | 17.14% |
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 | 92 | 90 | 24 |
| Black | 46 | 42 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $69,063 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $29,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,583 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $39,375 | $0 |
$34,583
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Nichols residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55 | 16 | 29.09% |
| White | 96 | 9 | 9.38% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60% |
17.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
19.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nichols is Multiple, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nichols is White, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 23.26% |
| High School | 14.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,656 | $44,620 |
| Households | $42,981 | $44,795 |
| Married Families | $41,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $40,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 9.78% |
| Black | 7 | 12.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
57.5%
Born in Nichols
96.25%
Native Born
3.75%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
96.25% of Nichols residents were born in the United States, with 57.5% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 208 | -3 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 211 | -2 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 213 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 215 | -3 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 220 | -3 | -1.35% |
| 2023 | 223 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 224 | -3 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 227 | -3 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 230 | -104 | -31.14% |
| 2019 | 334 | -6 | -1.76% |
| 2018 | 340 | -5 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 345 | -5 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 350 | -2 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 352 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 354 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 355 | -6 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 361 | -4 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 365 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 367 | 0 | 0% |