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Nicholson, MS
Census-designated place in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
Population
3,146
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
521
ZIP codes
0
Nicholson and its ZIP codes
Nicholson at a glance
- Nicholson is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,114, 11% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,400 (43% below Mississippi) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Nicholson, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nicholson, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,114
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (249), Honduran Americans (200), Irish Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pearl River County. PPP loans are for Nicholson.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,628
11,726 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $7,634 per person
How people get to work
Nicholson, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nicholson, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
642
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
66.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nicholson, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Nicholson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PicayuneCity | 3.7 mi | 18 |
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Pearl River, LATown | 8.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Slidell, LACity | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.2 |
| Sun, LAVillage | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| PearlingtonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.1 |
| Lacombe, LACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 26.4 |
| Rio, LACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Eden Isle, LACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| Abita Springs, LATown | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| DiamondheadCity | 21 mi | 10.1 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 22 mi | 14.7 |
| Bogalusa, LACity | 22 mi | 9.5 |
| WavelandCity | 23 mi | 8.5 |
| Covington, LACity | 25 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nicholson, MS in?
- Nicholson is in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Nicholson, MS?
- About 3,146 people live in Nicholson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nicholson?
- Nearby places include Picayune (3.7 mi), Hide-A-Way Lake (7.2 mi), Pearl River, LA (8.6 mi), Slidell, LA (14 mi), Kiln (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023