Nichols, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 601, Nichols's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Nichols is a small community located in New York, within Tioga County. The total population is 601. It ranks as the 1010th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nichols is 38.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Nichols has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nichols is $66,250. This is 23% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.3%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $147,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Nichols is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nichols has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.0% vs 52.8%).

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nichols, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.