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Nichols, SC
Town in Marion County, South Carolina.
Population
240
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
180
ZIP codes
0
Nichols and its ZIP codes
Local data for Nichols, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Nichols.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,857
6,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$383M
FY 2026, $13,121 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nichols, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
277
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nichols, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
26.9%
U.S. 12.1% +14.8 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Nichols
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MullinsCity | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake ViewTown | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| KetchuptownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Fair Bluff, NCTown | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Marietta, NCTown | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Green SeaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| FloydaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| FinkleaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| RainsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Cerro Gordo, NCTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MarionCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| AynorTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| NewtownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Tabor City, NCTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Live OakCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nichols, SC in?
- Nichols is in Marion County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Nichols, SC?
- About 240 people live in Nichols, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nichols?
- Nearby places include Mullins (6.4 mi), Lake View (7.2 mi), Ketchuptown (8.6 mi), Fair Bluff, NC (8.8 mi), Marietta, NC (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023