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Nicholson, PA
Borough in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
Population
696
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
0
Nicholson and its ZIP codes
Nicholson at a glance
- Nicholson is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,344 a year, 14% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,700 (35% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Nicholson, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nicholson, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,344
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), German Americans (125), Italian Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Nicholson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,860
9,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
How people get to work
Nicholson, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nicholson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
198
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Nicholson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FactoryvilleBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Hop BottomBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| DaltonBorough | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Clarks GreenBorough | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Clarks SummitBorough | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| TunkhannockBorough | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| HarfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| West FallsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| South MontroseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| MeshoppenBorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nicholson, PA in?
- Nicholson is in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Nicholson, PA?
- About 696 people live in Nicholson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nicholson?
- Nearby places include Factoryville (4.6 mi), Hop Bottom (5.7 mi), Dalton (6.5 mi), Waverly (7.7 mi), Glenburn (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023