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Hickory Valley

Tennessee · 78 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Hickory Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
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
78
−43%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+32%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651051451842241990201020202024Hickory Valley
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,999
+180%since 2000
from $8,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−19%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(113)
Black16.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(61)
Black17.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other4.7%(4)
Diversity Score49.4%(39)
Diversity Score
49
+41%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2013
from 38.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Valley, Tennessee?

Hickory Valley, Tennessee has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory Valley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hickory Valley, Tennessee earns about $29,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory Valley, Tennessee expensive?

In Hickory Valley, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Valley, Tennessee?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory Valley, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory Valley, Tennessee?

About 31.4% of people in Hickory Valley, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory Valley, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory Valley, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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