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Hickory Grove

South Carolina · 449 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Hickory Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
449
+33%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2313214104995891990201020202024Hickory Grove
2024528
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,382
+149%since 2000
from $17,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+20%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(313)
Black24.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score53.3%(239)
Diversity Score
53
−5%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

Hickory Grove, South Carolina has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickory Grove, South Carolina earns about $54,583 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 $94,000, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Grove, South Carolina?

About 20.1% 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 6.7% 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 188 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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