Nicholson, Georgia
Nicholson is known for its "Daisy Festival" and for several famous residents, including singer Kenny Rogers. Jan Bell Webster is the mayor of Nicholson.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Nicholson as a town in 1907. It is unknown why the name "Nicholson" was applied to this community.
Geography
Nicholson is located in eastern Jackson County at 34°6′53″N 83°25′46″W / 34.11472°N 83.42944°W (34.114664, -83.429363). U.S. Route 441 runs through the center of the city, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Commerce and south 12 miles (19 km) to Athens. Georgia State Route 335 leads west from Nicholson 9 miles (14 km) to Jefferson, the county seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km), or 0.43%, are water. The city is on the crest of a ridge which drains west and east to tributaries of the North Oconee River.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 167 | — | |
| 1920 | 250 | 49.7% | |
| 1930 | 215 | −14.0% | |
| 1940 | 212 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 252 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 359 | 42.5% | |
| 1970 | 397 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 491 | 23.7% | |
| 1990 | 535 | 9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,247 | 133.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,696 | 36.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,808 | 6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,333 | 73.73% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 105 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 111 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 247 | 13.66% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,808 people, 523 households, and 413 families residing in the city.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Nicholson city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
- ^ Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. State printer. 1907. p. 845.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 159. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
External links
- City of Nicholson official website
- Antioch United Methodist Church historical marker
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