Nicholas County Summary

Life in Nicholas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Nicholas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Nicholas County:

  • The population in Nicholas County is 24,624.

  • The median home value in Nicholas County is $124,033.

  • The median income in Nicholas County is $48,826.

  • The median rent in Nicholas County is $664.

  • The unemployment rate in Nicholas County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Nicholas County is 16.7%.

  • The average high in Nicholas County is 67.0° and there are 132.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Nicholas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Nicholas County

Summersville, WV Population 3,415

Richwood, WV Population 2,567

Craigsville, WV Population 2,051

Tioga, WV Population 545

Nettie, WV Population 261

Fenwick, WV Population 98

Dixie, WV Population 98

Belva, WV Population 46

Birch River, WV Population 7

Map Of Nicholas County

Nicholas County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Nicholas County is 67.0°.

  • There are 86.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 132.3 inches of rain each year with 16.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:15 hours of sun each day in Nicholas County.

StatNicholas County
Mean High67.0
Nice Days86.01
Rainfall132.3
Snowfall16.3
Sunny_hours4:15
67.0°
Average High
132.3
Inches of Rain

Nicholas County Photos

Richwoodwv Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Youngamerican at English | GFDL
Richwoodlookingdownoakford
Source: Wikipedia User Youngamerican at English | GFDL
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Richwoodsculpturegarden
Source: Wikipedia User Youngamerican at English | GFDL
Summersville West Virginia Broad Street
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Nicholas County Courthouse Summersville
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5

Nicholas County Demographics

Population over time in Nicholas County

The current population in Nicholas County is 24,624. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,770 -0.4%
2021 24,857 -0.9%
2020 25,078 -

Gender in Nicholas County

  • Nicholas County is 49.4% female with 12,158 female residents.

  • Nicholas County is 50.6% male with 12,465 male residents.

Female
49.4% (12,158)
Male
50.6% (12,465)
Gender Nicholas County WV USA
Female 49.4% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Nicholas County

Nicholas County is:

  • 96.6% White with 23,797 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 14 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 58 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 497 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 243 Hispanic residents.

White
96.6% (23,797)
African American
0.1% (14)
American Indian
0.1% (15)
Asian
0.2% (58)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (497)
Hispanic
1.0% (243)

Table: Nicholas County By Race

Race Nicholas County WV USA
White 96.6% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.0% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Nicholas County, West Virginia

  • 6.2% of households in Nicholas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.2% of households in Nicholas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Nicholas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Nicholas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Nicholas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Nicholas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Nicholas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Nicholas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Nicholas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Nicholas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (1,521)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.2% (1,761)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (2,964)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.7% (2,880)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (3,441)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (4,077)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (3,332)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (3,069)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (829)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (745)
Income Nicholas County WV USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.2% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.7% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Nicholas County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Nicholas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (984)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,969)
High School / GED
46% (11,327)
Some College
18% (4,432)
Associate's Degree
6% (1,477)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,216)
Master's Degree
7% (1,723)
Professional Degree
1% (246)
Doctorate Degree
1% (246)
Education Nicholas County WV USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 8% 6%
High School / GED 46% 40% 26%
Some College 18% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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