Nicholas County's estimated 2026 population is 23,843 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nicholas County is the 25th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 26,219 and has seen a growth of -9.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nicholas County includes 96.7% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.7%)
Two or more races (2.04%)
Asian (0.55%)
Other race (0.37%)
Black or African American (0.3%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,639 | 96.7% |
| Two or more races | 499 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.55% |
| Other race | 91 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nicholas County's average per capita income is $37,863. Household income levels show a median of $49,280. The poverty rate stands at 17.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,603 | - |
| Families | $72,554 | $86,292 |
| Households | $49,280 | $69,139 |
| Non Families | $26,113 | $34,348 |
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Median Household Income
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