Nicholson, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,523 Population 418/sq mi density
$46,468 Median Income $24,731 per capita
$98,500 Home Value $190,590 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,468 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $852/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nicholson, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,468
38% below
$24,731 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
65% below
Zillow: $190,590
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Nicholson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nicholson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
35%
Rent
73%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
289%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nicholson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nicholson residents earn a median household income of $46,468 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,731. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nicholson is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,590. Median rent is $852/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

8.6% of adults in Nicholson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nicholson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,523
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,468
Per Capita$24,731
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$852
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$190,590
Housing Units1,262
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain66.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation48 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Nicholson was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.