Living in Nicholson, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nicholson · Census data 2020–2024
Nicholson has 3,146 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $50,114 (11% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $97,400, the median rent is $872/month.
Nicholson at a glance
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 33.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $50,114State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $97,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $872/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Nicholson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Nicholson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nicholson the median home value is $97,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,052 a month in housing costs.
Nicholson median household income
The median household income in Nicholson is $50,114 and the income per person is $23,519. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Nicholson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,475
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.48
Nicholson demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 1,270
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nicholson ›
Education in Nicholson
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Nicholson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nicholson
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Nicholson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson | 3,146 | $50,114 | $97,400 | $872 |
| Picayune | 11,900 | $41,213 | $157,100 | $931 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 2,569 | $69,621 | $195,300 | — |
| Pearl River | 2,614 | $56,719 | $235,200 | $1,167 |
| Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $217,700 | $1,375 |
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
| Pearlington | 1,278 | $44,507 | $98,100 | — |
| Lacombe | 6,310 | $72,813 | $207,900 | $886 |
| Abita Springs | 2,699 | $77,257 | $269,300 | $1,040 |
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What is the median household income in Nicholson, MS?
The median household income in Nicholson is $50,114, 11% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Nicholson?
The median home value in Nicholson is $97,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Nicholson?
The median gross rent in Nicholson is $872 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Nicholson, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in Nicholson?
The median age in Nicholson is 33.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Nicholson?
The average commute to work in Nicholson is 28 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nicholson?
The unemployment rate in Nicholson is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nicholson?
7.3% of adults in Nicholson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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