Nicholas County's estimated 2026 population is 23,741 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nicholas County is the 26th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 26,219 and has seen a growth of -9.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 44.6 years
There are 19,155 adults, (5,809 of whom are seniors) in Nicholas County.
Female: 11,992 (49.4%)
Male: 12,285 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Nicholas County includes 96.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,386 | 96.33% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 244 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Nicholas County's average per capita income is $43,789. Household income levels show a median of $54,639. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,449 | - |
| Families | $76,777 | $93,166 |
| Households | $54,639 | $74,713 |
| Non Families | $25,887 | $37,781 |
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