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The Town of Nichols had a population of 240 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Nichols ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in South Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Nichols is located at latitude 34.2338 and longitude -79.1487 in Marion County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Nichols encompass a land area of 1.41 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Marion County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Nichols has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
South Carolina is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Town of Nichols is located within Mullins Division of Marion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 240 (100%) |
| Population Density | 180 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 49 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $40,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,687 |
| Median Home Value | $81,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 181 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 100 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 (29.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 127 |
| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
| Family Households | 50 (39.4%) |
The table below compares Nichols to the other 475 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Carolina 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 | # 400 | 16th |
| Population Density | # 375 | 21st |
| Median Household Income | # 366 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 327 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 218 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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