Nicholas County, West Virginia

Nicholas County is a county located in the United States of West Virginia. In 2000, county's population was 26562 inhabitants. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 26137, It is the 24th largest in terms of population. It is spread over 654.4 sq mi (1694.89 sq km), of which, 648.63 square miles (1679.94 sq km ) of it is land and 5.77 square miles (14.94 sq km) of it is water, makes it the seventh largest by total area in West Virginia. It is ranks ninth in the size of its inland waterways in West Virginia.

Nicholas County West Virginia
Map of Nicholas County, West Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 26562 people, 10722 households, and 7761 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (15.83/kmē), it is West Virginia's 35th most densely populated county. There were 12406 housing units at an average density of 19.1 per square mile (7.37/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. In the county the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 26137, The racial makeup of the county was 25766 White, 75 Black or African American, 71 American Indian, 55 Asian, 6 Native Hawaiian, and 164 from two or more races.

Nicholas County West Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Nicholas County West Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Nicholas County West Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $26974, it is 34th wealthiest county by median household income in West Virginia. The median income for a family in the county was $32074, making it the 17th poorest county by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the county was $15207, making it the 28th highest county by per capita income in West Virginia.

In 2000, 5967 pupils and students, of which 49.22% are male and 50.78% are female, 22.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.74% nursery or pri school, 5.28% kindergarten, 51.01% elementary school, 25.61% high school and 13.36% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Craigsville CdpNicholas County6.056.0502204364.11323324631
2Richwood CityNicholas County1.691.69024771464.11221321620
3Summersville TownNicholas County4.264.250.013294775.42321729783
YearPopulation
April 2000 census26562
April 2000 Estimate26562
July 2000 Estimate26548
July 2001 Estimate26168
July 2002 Estimate26133
July 2003 Estimate26004
July 2004 Estimate26014
July 2005 Estimate26092
July 2006 Estimate26164
July 2007 Estimate26121
July 2008 Estimate26137
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school122161283
Kindergarten171144315
Elementary school156714773044
High school8147141528
College or graduate school263534797
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Nicholas County, West Virginia$26974$32074$15207
West Virginia, United States$29696$36484$16477
United States$41994$50046$21587