Nicholson, Georgia
City in Georgia, United States
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Nicholson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nicholson had a population of 1,808.[4]
Nicholson, Georgia | |
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 34°6′53″N 83°25′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.97 sq mi (10.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,808 |
| • Density | 456.9/sq mi (176.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30565 |
| Area code | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-55468[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356429[3] |
| Website | nicholson-ga |
Nicholson is known for its "Daisy Festival" and for several famous residents, including singer Kenny Rogers. Steve Nichols is the mayor of Nicholson.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Nicholson as a town in 1907.[5] It is unknown why the name "Nicholson" was applied to this community.[6]
Geography
Nicholson is located in eastern Jackson County at 34°6′53″N 83°25′46″W (34.114664, -83.429363).[7] 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 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.43%, are water.[8] The city is on the crest of a ridge which drains west and east to tributaries of the North Oconee River.
Demographics
| 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.