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Hickory

Kentucky · 235 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 42 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−15%since 2019
from 277 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 311 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+34%since 2019
from 28.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
076151227302201420202024Hickory
202423
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,901
+3%since 2019
from $12,503 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade55.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
44.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(223)
Black7.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian10.1%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.9%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(188)
Black3.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(81)
Diversity Score
34
−18%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
51.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Kentucky?

Hickory, Kentucky has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hickory, Kentucky?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory, Kentucky?

About 33.5% of people in Hickory, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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