Census Bureau data for Nickerson city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Nickerson city
- What is the median household income in Nickerson city?
- The median household income in Nickerson city is $51,643 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Nickerson city?
- The poverty rate in Nickerson city is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Nickerson city?
- $66,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Nickerson city?
- The median gross rent in Nickerson city is $844 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Nickerson city residents have a college degree?
- 15.0% of adults in Nickerson city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,088
Median Income
$51,643
Median Home Value
$66,500
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,154 (+2.3%)
Home Value:
$-1,600 (-2.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.9 pp (+89.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-2%)
Unemployment:
-4.5 pp (-81.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,088
Median Age
33.0
Female
48.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,643
±$11,471
-$20,996 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$56,767
Median Family Income
$53,438
Poverty Rate
10.4%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
8.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
19.0%
$35–50k
8.8%
$50–75k
26.7%
$75–100k
18.1%
$100–150k
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
537
Owner-Occupied
72.4%
Renter-Occupied
27.6%
Vacancy Rate
17.7%
Median Home Value
$66,500
-$136,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$844
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
38.1%
$50–100k
47.8%
$100–200k
10.9%
$200–300k
0.9%
$300–500k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
25.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.2%
Mobile home
10.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
52.3%
1940–1969
10.2%
1970–1999
11.4%
2000–2009
2.8%
2010+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.0%
-20.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
28.9%
Less Than High School
1.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.2%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
13.8%
Private For-Profit
77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.2%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail
13.0%
Transportation
7.8%
Information
5.8%
Construction
5.4%
Agriculture
5.1%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Finance
4.1%
Arts/Entmt.
2.5%
Public Admin
1.8%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Production
28.6%
Management
27.0%
Sales
19.1%
Food Prep
15.2%
Construction
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.8 min
Drove Alone
90.4%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.2%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
442
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
24.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.6%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
8.3%
15–19
8.3%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
2.6%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
9.8%
85+
2.7%
Under 18: 32.3%
Working age (18–64): 67.7%
65 and over: 13.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.1%
Uninsured
7.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.2%
Has a Computer
96.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023