Nicholson, Mississippi facts for kids
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Nicholson, Mississippi
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 Nicholson, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Nicholson, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Pearl River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.25 sq mi (16.20 km2) |
| • Land | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,833 |
| • Density | 468.88/sq mi (181.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39463
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 674919 |
Nicholson is a small place in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people.
As of the 2020 United States census, about 2,833 people live in Nicholson. The area's ZIP code is 39463.
About the People in Nicholson
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| 2020 | 2,833 | — | |
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This table shows the different groups of people living in Nicholson in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," which helps to show different ethnic groups.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,947 | 68.73% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 363 | 12.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 14 | 0.49% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 198 | 6.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 295 | 10.41% |
| Total | 2,833 |
In 2020, there were 2,833 people living in Nicholson. These people lived in 1,265 households. A household can be a family or a group of people living together. Out of these, 764 were families.
Schools in the Area
Nicholson is part of the Picayune School District. This school district helps run the local schools. One of the main schools is Picayune Memorial High School.
Images for kids
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Nicholson Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Nicholson (Misisipi) para niños
