CITY · 2020 ACS
Hico
West Virginia · 239 residents · 5.01 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 79 residents. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
202416
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$169,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $142,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
62.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hico, West Virginia?
Hico, West Virginia has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Hico, West Virginia expensive?
In Hico, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $169,600.
How educated are people in Hico, West Virginia?
About 22.5% 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 19.4% of people in Hico, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024