Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Nichols, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

373

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%323

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%48

Two or More

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%16

High School Diploma

35.1%91

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%14

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%47

Associate's Degree

20.5%53

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%25

Master's Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

10%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,400

Median Renti

$689

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.5%128

Renter-Occupied

18.5%29

Total Units

198

Homeownership

81.5%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%3

$50K–$100K

22.7%29

$100K–$150K

40.6%52

$150K–$200K

25%32

$200K–$300K

7%9

$300K–$500K

1.6%2

$1M+

0.8%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%1

2000–2009

3%6

1990–1999

5.6%11

1980–1989

1.5%3

1970–1979

7.1%14

1960–1969

17.2%34

1950–1959

2.5%5

1940–1949

5.6%11

1939 or earlier

57.1%113

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.5%128

Electricity

15.9%25

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,813

Mean Household Incomei

$86,254

Per Capita Incomei

$36,743

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

209

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%4

$15K–$20K

1.9%3

$25K–$30K

1.9%3

$30K–$35K

7%11

$35K–$40K

1.9%3

$40K–$45K

2.5%4

$45K–$50K

1.3%2

$50K–$60K

15.9%25

$60K–$75K

17.2%27

$75K–$100K

12.1%19

$100K–$125K

22.9%36

$125K–$150K

8.9%14

$200K+

3.8%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

154%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

207

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

207

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured