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Hickory

Mississippi · 530 residents · 0.936 sq mi
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Hickory has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
530
+6%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834575316056791990201020202024Hickory
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,922
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,708
+17%since 2000
from $11,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(215)
Black55.1%(275)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(311)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(252)
Black48.7%(258)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.1%(350)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Mississippi?

Hickory, Mississippi has about 530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hickory, Mississippi earns about $29,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory, Mississippi expensive?

In Hickory, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory, Mississippi?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory, Mississippi?

About 37.7% of people in Hickory, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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