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CITY · 2010 ACS

Hico

West Virginia · 272 residents · 5.01 sq mi
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Hico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,447. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−10%vs 2011
vs 302 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 60 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+22%vs 2011
vs 40.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0105210315420201020202024Hico
202416
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,447
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,688 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,091
−50%vs 2011
vs $37,955 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−34.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.177
−60%vs 2011
vs 0.442 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−54.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
−24%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 26.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
34.8%
+34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.3%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−31.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hico, West Virginia?

Hico, West Virginia has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hico, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hico, West Virginia earns about $43,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hico, West Virginia expensive?

In Hico, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,500.

How educated are people in Hico, West Virginia?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hico, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hico, West Virginia?

About 12.6% of people in Hico, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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