Nicholas County, West Virginia

Total Population: 24,446

County Seat: Summersville

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Median Home Value

$114,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,280

Across all households

Median Age

46 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.5%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

23.6%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

6.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,280

Mean Household Income

$69,139

Per Capita Income

$29,257

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

62.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$114,200

Median Rent

$669/mo

Total Housing Units

12,540

Owner-Occupied

82.3%

Renter-Occupied

17.7%

Vacancy Rate

23.5%

Married Couple Households

52.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.1%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

82.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54067.