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Hickory Grove

South Carolina · 478 residents (2025 est.) · 1.67 sq mi
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Hickory Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
528
+57%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+22%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2313214104995891990201020202024Hickory Grove
2024528
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,875
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,449
+79%since 2000
from $17,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+25%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+86%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(228)
Black28.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(377)
Black22%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(17)
Diversity Score55%(290)
Diversity Score
55
−2%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

Hickory Grove, South Carolina has about 528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

The typical household in Hickory Grove, South Carolina earns about $59,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory Grove, South Carolina expensive?

In Hickory Grove, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory Grove, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

About 11.6% of people in Hickory Grove, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory Grove, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory Grove, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 267 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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