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Hickory

Pennsylvania · 740 residents · 2.845 sq mi
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Hickory is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,333. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 188 residents. Median home value is $161,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
740
−20%vs 2011
vs 928 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
260 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 326 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 44.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5186467749021K201020202024Hickory
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,903 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,556
−6%vs 2011
vs $32,404 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.355 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $630 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−43.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−47.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+17%vs 2011
vs 22.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Female
49.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

Hickory, Pennsylvania has about 740 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hickory, Pennsylvania earns about $79,333 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 $161,500, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

About 20.9% 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 6.8% of people in Hickory, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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