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Nicholson (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Nicholson, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)6 sq mi
Density (mi²)461.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.93% (-26)
Growth Since 202012.27% (304)
Rank in State94th
Rank in Country9236th

The population of Nicholson, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 2,781. This is a decrease of -0.93% (-26 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Nicholson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Nicholson by Age

Nicholson Population Pyramid 2022
Nicholson Median Age
44.1
Total
44
Male
49.2
Female
Nicholson Sex Ratio
52.32%
1,296
Male
47.68%
1,181
Female
Nicholson Age Dependency Ratio
28.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
19.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Nicholson Adults
2,144
Adults
(474 of whom are seniors) in Nicholson.

Population of Nicholson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Nicholson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 17.36%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.12%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 22.02%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Nicholson

While the overall poverty rate of Nicholson is 17.36%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (22.02%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.12%).

Poverty Rate of Nicholson by Employment Status and Sex

14.34%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
3.58%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Nicholson by Education

37.3%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.97%
High School
9.28%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Nicholson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Nicholson

The most common language spoken in Nicholson is English, with 98.69% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.7% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Nicholson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Nicholson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Nicholson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1538.09%
Bachelors Degree1306.87%
Associates Degree844.44%
Some College30416.08%
High School Graduate77540.98%
9th to 12th Grade29015.34%
Less Than 9th Grade1558.2%

Earnings Statistics of Nicholson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,038

Average Earnings

$31,717

Average Male

$35,878

Average Female

Employment of Nicholson by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Nicholson by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
59%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Nicholson by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Nicholson

Marriage Rates

  • 46.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 44.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 49.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Nicholson Marriage

In Nicholson, 44.2% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Nicholson

Nicholson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Nicholson Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
59.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Nicholson by Type

2.4
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets