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Hickory

Mississippi · 408 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 $26,696. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,400. The poverty rate of 47.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
−18%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834575316056791990201020202024Hickory
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,696
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,285
+56%since 2000
from $11,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+92%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(165)
Black55.9%(228)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score63.8%(260)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+138%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Mississippi?

Hickory, Mississippi has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hickory, Mississippi earns about $26,696 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory, Mississippi?

About 7.8% 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 47.7% of people in Hickory, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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