Nicholas County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,277 | — | #1,689 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,639 | -27.3% | #2,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | -56.9% | #2,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $686 | -41.0% | #2,807 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | +22.2% | #2,023 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nicholas County has a population of 24,277, making it the #1,689 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nicholas County is $54,639, ranking #2,497 out of 3,222 counties — 27.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Nicholas County is $121,600 (-56.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $686/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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94.2% of residents in Nicholas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Nicholas County, West Virginia
Nicholas County, West Virginia has a total population of 24,277, making it the 1,689th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nicholas County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nicholas County is $54,639, which ranks #2,497 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Nicholas County is $121,600, 56.9% below the national median. Renters in Nicholas County pay a median gross rent of $686 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nicholas County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Nicholas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Nicholas County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.