West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,277 (100%) |
| Population Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,639 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,265 |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,550 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,782 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,684 (13.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,084 (24.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,466 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 6,118 (64.6%) |
The table below compares Nicholas County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 57th |
| Population Density | # 35 | 39th |
| Median Household Income | # 30 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 49 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
