Nicholas County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,843, reflecting a -0.36% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nicholas County is the 25th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 26,219 and has grown -9.06% since 2010.
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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