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Nicolaus, CA

Census-designated place in Sutter County, California.

Population

102

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

33

ZIP codes

0

Nicolaus and its ZIP codes

Full map

Nicolaus at a glance

  • Nicolaus is 87% less dense than California as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sutter County. PPP loans are for Nicolaus.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.1%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,092

33,016 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,844

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$572M

FY 2026, $5,741 per person

Sutter County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Nicolaus, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

33

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

3,166

11.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 38°F

20.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nicolaus, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.1%

U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

13.0%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Nicolaus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
East NicolausCensus-designated place1.6 mi4.6
TrowbridgeCensus-designated place3.6 mi6.8
Rio OsoCensus-designated place4.1 mi6.5
Plumas LakeCensus-designated place5.1 mi11.8
RobbinsCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.6
Knights LandingCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
OlivehurstCensus-designated place12 mi8.4
SheridanCensus-designated place13 mi25.5
WheatlandCity14 mi8.1
ElvertaCensus-designated place14 mi8.8
LindaCensus-designated place15 mi8.6
LincolnCity15 mi24.5
Rio LindaCensus-designated place16 mi9.9
Yuba CityCity16 mi16.6
RosevilleCity17 mi44.1
YoloCensus-designated place17 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nicolaus, CA in?
Nicolaus is in Sutter County, California.
What is the population of Nicolaus, CA?
About 102 people live in Nicolaus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nicolaus?
Nearby places include East Nicolaus (1.6 mi), Trowbridge (3.6 mi), Rio Oso (4.1 mi), Plumas Lake (5.1 mi), Robbins (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023