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Hickman

Kentucky · 2,395 residents · 3.549 sq mi
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Hickman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,695. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,395
−6%since 2000
from 2,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hickman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,695
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,375
+59%since 2000
from $11,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(1,636)
Black34.8%(890)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(1,478)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(1,518)
Black34%(815)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,425)
Diversity Score
59
+3%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickman, Kentucky?

Hickman, Kentucky has about 2,395 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickman, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hickman, Kentucky earns about $34,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickman, Kentucky expensive?

In Hickman, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman, Kentucky?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hickman, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickman, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of people in Hickman, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickman, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickman, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 294 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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