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Nicholson, GA


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Nicholson, Georgia

Nicholson, Georgia, in Jackson county, is 11 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 1,247.

The People and Families of Nicholson

In Nicholson, about 64% of adults are married. Nicholson is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nicholson had a median family income of $41,033. Nicholson finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Nicholson Housing

About 76% of housing units in Nicholson are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Nicholson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Nicholson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Nicholson Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Nicholson, GA

Comparing Nicholson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity82
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
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