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Hickory

Pennsylvania · 664 residents · 2.845 sq mi
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Hickory has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,542. Population has grown 18% since 2019. Median home value is $164,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
+18%since 2019
from 561 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
233 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 197 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+3%since 2019
from 45.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5186467749021K201020202024Hickory
2024987
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,542
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,292 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,776
+27%since 2019
from $26,595 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $143,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.0% in 2019
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(20)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+16%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

Hickory, Pennsylvania has about 664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hickory, Pennsylvania earns about $68,542 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 $164,100.

How educated are people in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

About 34.0% 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 4.4% of people in Hickory, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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