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Hickory Creek

Texas · 4,718 residents · 4.894 sq mi
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Hickory Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,913. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,640 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $326,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 91% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,718
+127%since 2000
from 2,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
964 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Hickory Creek
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,913
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,474
+50%since 2000
from $31,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,703
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $966 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+65%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,864)
Black1.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(118)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(3,299)
Black4.4%(208)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(728)
Asian4.5%(210)
Other1%(49)
Diversity Score53.8%(2,538)
Diversity Score
54
+194%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory Creek, Texas?

Hickory Creek, Texas has about 4,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory Creek, Texas?

The typical household in Hickory Creek, Texas earns about $121,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory Creek, Texas expensive?

In Hickory Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $326,100, and the typical rent is about $1,703 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory Creek, Texas?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory Creek, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in Hickory Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory Creek, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory Creek, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,825 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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

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