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Nichols, NY
Village in Tioga County, New York.
Population
601
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,159
ZIP codes
0
Nichols and its ZIP codes
Nichols at a glance
- Nichols is about 2.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,250 a year, 23% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (65% below New York) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Nichols, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nichols, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (75), Polish Americans (53), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tioga County. PPP loans are for Nichols.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,577
13,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $21,023 per person
How people get to work
Nichols, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nichols, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nichols, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Nichols
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OwegoVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Sayre, PABorough | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| Athens, PABorough | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| South Waverly, PABorough | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Greens Landing, PACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ApalachinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Rome, PABorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Little Meadows, PABorough | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Tioga TerraceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Crest View HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Ulster, PACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CandorVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SpencerVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| LeRaysville, PABorough | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nichols, NY in?
- Nichols is in Tioga County, New York.
- What is the population of Nichols, NY?
- About 601 people live in Nichols, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nichols?
- Nearby places include Owego (8.1 mi), Sayre, PA (8.1 mi), Athens, PA (9 mi), South Waverly, PA (9.1 mi), Waverly (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023