Population 571 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nicolaus
Household size in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Nicolaus average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in California overall, where it has 3.01 people. Household size has dropped from 2.95 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, Nicolaus is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Nicolaus: 7.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nicolaus
Renters in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Nicolaus own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Nicolaus: 13.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Nicolaus leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of California.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $865 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $955 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,102 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,555 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$690 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Nicolaus pays $1,555 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in California overall ($2,229). Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nicolaus
Bachelor's degrees in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Nicolaus have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.4%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Nicolaus is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in California overall (84.2%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nicolaus
| Period | Nicolaus | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nicolaus is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nicolaus compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolaus | 2.65 | 46.1 | 7.1% | 25.5% | 13.6% | 1974 | $1,555 | 21.4% | 88.6% | 6.0% |
| Trowbridge | 2.93 | 42.3 | 8.6% | 24.4% | 14.0% | 1978 | $1,421 | 21.9% | 85.0% | 5.4% |
| Rio Oso | 3.21 | 39.4 | 9.8% | 24.7% | 14.0% | 1980 | $1,489 | 24.9% | 83.5% | 5.2% |
| Verona | 2.44 | 47.6 | 5.9% | 40.5% | 13.0% | 1966 | $1,643 | 28.1% | 87.8% | 6.8% |
| Pleasant Grove | 2.93 | 38.1 | 9.9% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 2009 | $1,966 | 40.1% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Robbins | 2.65 | 42.0 | 19.4% | 46.5% | 15.0% | 1954 | $1,610 | 27.9% | 73.5% | 5.1% |
| Plumas Lake | 3.11 | 36.6 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 2011 | $2,302 | 25.7% | 90.0% | 4.4% |
| Riego | 2.81 | 40.2 | 8.6% | 18.5% | 6.5% | 2009 | $1,658 | 40.8% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Knights Landing | 2.75 | 35.8 | 9.7% | 35.1% | 6.3% | 1976 | $1,265 | 18.8% | 83.7% | 10.5% |
| Wheatland | 2.78 | 38.7 | 20.2% | 32.0% | 1.1% | 1994 | $1,060 | 20.6% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Kirkville | 2.65 | 42.6 | 19.0% | 46.2% | 15.8% | 1954 | $1,591 | 27.1% | 72.1% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nicolaus. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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