Nichols, New York facts for kids
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Nichols
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 Nichols
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.66 sq mi (89.78 km2) |
| • Land | 33.73 sq mi (87.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,357  |
| • Estimate
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2,328 |
| • Density | 72.38/sq mi (27.94/km2) |
| FIPS code | 36-107-51121 |
Nichols is a town in Tioga County, New York. It's located right on the southern border of both the county and the state. The town is about halfway between the cities of Binghamton and Elmira.
In 2020, about 2,357 people lived in Nichols. The town is named after an early landowner, Colonel Nichols. There is also a village inside the town that shares the name, Nichols.
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A Look at Nichols' Past
Early History and Settlers
In 1779, the Sullivan Expedition traveled through this area. This expedition was part of the Revolutionary War. Its goal was to destroy settlements of Native Americans who had sided with the British.
The first people to settle here permanently arrived before 1787. However, they were not the official settlers. The first official settler came around 1791.
How Nichols Became a Town
The town of Nichols was officially created in 1824. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Tioga.
Geography of Nichols
Land and Water
The town of Nichols covers a total area of about 34.7 square miles (89.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.7 square miles (87.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Borders
The Susquehanna River forms the northern border of the town. The southern border of Nichols is the state line with Pennsylvania.
Important Roads
The Southern Tier Expressway runs through the town. This road is also known as New York State Route 17 and will become Interstate 86 in the future. It passes south of the Susquehanna River. Another important road, New York State Route 282, connects NY-17 to the Pennsylvania state line.
People of Nichols
Population Over Time
The population of Nichols has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived here:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,283 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,986 | 54.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,905 | −4.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,932 | 1.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,663 | −13.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,709 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,701 | −0.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,564 | −8.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,466 | −6.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,392 | −5.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,407 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,481 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,685 | 13.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,998 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,271 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,567 | 13.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,525 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,584 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,525 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,357 | −6.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,328 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A Snapshot from 2000
In 2000, there were 2,584 people living in Nichols. These people lived in 966 households, with 723 of them being families. The town had about 76.7 people per square mile (29.6 per square kilometer).
Most people in Nichols were White (99.03%). A small number were Black or African American (0.39%), Asian (0.19%), or Pacific Islander (0.04%). About 0.35% of the population identified with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 0.81% of the population.
Households and Families
- About 35.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 58.8% were married couples living together.
- 9.9% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- 9.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
Age and Income
The population in Nichols was spread out by age:
- 27.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 38 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Nichols was $37,372. For families, the average income was $38,558. About 9.8% of families and 13.6% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 18.8% of those under 18 and 6.2% of those aged 65 or older.
Places in the Town of Nichols
- Briggs Hollow – A small community and valley in the southeastern part of the town.
- East Nichols – A location found in the southeastern corner of the town.
- Hoopers Valley – A community along the river, east of the village of Waverly on NY-17.
- Litchfield – Another riverside community at the western edge of the town on NY-17.
- Lounsberry – A community northeast of Waverly village on NY-17. It used to be called Canfield Corners.
- Nichols – A village located on the south side of the Susquehanna River near NY-17.
- Squaw Island – An island in the Susquehanna River, in the northeastern part of the town.
- Tioga Downs – A casino that opened in 2006. It also hosts horse racing during the summer months.
- Tuffs Island – Another island in the Susquehanna River, also in the northeastern part of the town.
- Wapasening Creek – A stream that flows into the Susquehanna River near Nichols village.
See also
In Spanish: Nichols (Nueva York) para niños
