What is the population of Nicholson?

The population of Nicholson, PA is 705.

Where is Nicholson located?

Nicholson, PA is located at latitude 41.6261900 and longitude -75.7804700. It is in United States.

What is the area of Nicholson?

The area of Nicholson, PA is 1.18 km².

What is the elevation of Nicholson?

Nicholson, PA has an elevation of 224 meters (735 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Nicholson in?

Nicholson, PA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Nicholson in?

Nicholson is in the state of Pennsylvania, United States.

What county is Nicholson, PA in?

Nicholson is in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.

How has the population of Nicholson changed?

The population of Nicholson, PA has decreased from 767 (2010) to 705 (2020), a change of -8.1%.

Nicholson, PA - Geographic Facts & Maps

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 151 years ago in 1875.

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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 (151 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	00:43:51 (7th November 2026)
Postal code	18446
Density	597 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-8.08% (2010-2020)
Weather	57℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Nicholson is located at 41°37'34"N 75°46'50"W (41.6261900, -75.7804700).

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Weather

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Nicholson decreased by 8.08% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	767	-	census
2011	761	-0.78%	estimation process
2012	761	0%	estimation process
2013	753	-1.05%	estimation process
2014	752	-0.13%	estimation process
2015	742	-1.33%	estimation process
2016	732	-1.35%	estimation process
2017	726	-0.82%	estimation process
2018	716	-1.38%	estimation process
2019	707	-1.26%	estimation process
2020	705	-0.28%	estimation process

Nicholson zip code is 18446. County name: Lackawanna, County fips: 42069

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Nicholson.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Nicholson Post Office	Nicholson (PA)	18446

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
Tunkhannock	1,674	Borough of Pennsylvania
Lemon	1,166	Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Nicholson, Pennsylvania