Nicholson, Pennsylvania
Nicholson: borough in Pennsylvania
About
Nicholson is a city located in the county of Wyoming in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 767 and a population density of 650 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 705 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Nicholson
| Population | 705 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Wyoming County |
| Area | 1.18 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6262,-75.7805 |
| Altitude | 2,388 feet / 728 meters |
| Establishment | August 23, 1875 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:28:52 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 18446 |
| Density | 597 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Nicholson is located at 41°37'34"N 75°46'50"W (41.6261900, -75.7804700).
Nicholson map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Nicholson decreased by 8.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 767 | - | census |
| 2011 | 761 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 761 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 753 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 752 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 742 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 732 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 726 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 716 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 707 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 705 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Nicholson (3)
People born in Nicholson, including United States Congressman from New Jersey Jim Saxton, politician Don Sherwood, classicist and university teacher Maurice P. Cunningham, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Nicholson, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213303 | Keystone College | La Plume (PA) | 18440-0200 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Nicholson, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Nicholson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Post Office | Nicholson (PA) | 18446 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nicholson, Georgia city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,909 people.
Other cities in Wyoming County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wyoming County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 5,327 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Jenks | 3,384 | Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania |
| Falls | 1,851 | City in United States of America |
| Tunkhannock | 1,674 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Lemon | 1,166 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Mehoopany | 875 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Noxen | 835 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Meshoppen | 528 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Forkston | 364 | Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Laceyville | 344 | Borough of Pennsylvania |