Nicolaus, California

Nicolaus
Nicolaus
Position in California.
Coordinates: 38°53′53″N 121°34′22″W / 38.89806°N 121.57278°W / 38.89806; -121.57278
Country United States
State California
CountySutter
Area
 • Total
3.131 sq mi (8.108 km2)
 • Land3.131 sq mi (8.108 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
26 ft (7.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
176
 • Density56.2/sq mi (21.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID2583093
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nicolaus, California

Nicolaus is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sutter County, California. Nicolaus is part of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Nicolaus sits at an elevation of 26 feet (7.9 m). The 2020 United States census reported Nicolaus's population was 176.

It is named after Nicolaus Allgeier, local rancher. The town's former names included Nicolaus Ferry and Nicolaus' Ranche.