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Hickory

Pennsylvania · 987 residents · 2.845 sq mi
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Hickory has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,934. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2023. Median home value is $217,300. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

987
+51%since 2023
from 652 in 2023
2010 – 2024
347 / sq mi
+51%since 2023
from 229 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
31.6
−24%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5186467749021K201020202024Hickory
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,934
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,844 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$37,022
−13%since 2023
from $42,707 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.415
+2%since 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$217,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $188,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$816
US average: $1,442
72.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
27.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+71%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(987)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−18%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
48.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

Hickory, Pennsylvania has about 987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hickory, Pennsylvania earns about $63,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hickory, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

About 2.3% of people in Hickory, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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