Nicholls, Georgia
City · Population 2,909 · #208 in Georgia
About Nicholls
Nicholls is a small town in southeastern Georgia with an estimated population of 2,909.
Officially, Nicholls is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,233 residents per square mile.
📰 Nicholls News Today
- Nicholls man leaves following alleged domestic incident, apprehended in Alma Douglas Now · Aug 14
- Small Town Politics: Proposed charter to change Nicholls city structure WALB · Jan 8
- Nicholls Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- End of an Era: Nicholls women’s basketball coach Justin Payne headed to the Georgia Bulldogs the nicholls worth · Apr 24
- Rose Ann Letchworth Martin Obituary (2026) - Nicholls, GA - Ricketson Funeral Home - Douglas Legacy obituary · Jul 20
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What Makes Nicholls Unique
- The only place in America named Nicholls — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Nicholls
- Nicholls Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,909
Rank in state#208 of 537
Land area2.36 sq mi
Density1,233/sq mi
Coordinates31.5204, -82.6381