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Hickman County

Kentucky · 4,372 residents (2025 est.) · 242.331 sq mi
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Hickman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,867. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 823 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,439
−16%since 2000
from 5,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,372 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hickman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(189)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(169)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(264)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(269)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(202)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(483)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(634)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(429)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(680)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(598)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(393)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(129)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,867
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,313
+87%since 2000
from $17,279 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,614)
Black9.9%(520)
Hispanic / Latino1%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,800)
Black8.2%(362)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(116)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.4%(149)
Diversity Score
32
+9%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(89)
Salvadoran0.6%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(12)
Ancestry
American28.2%(1,253)
English16.5%(731)
German9.7%(431)
Irish9.4%(416)
Welsh1.5%(65)
Scottish1.4%(64)
French0.9%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(34)
Polish0.5%(23)
Norwegian0.5%(20)
Austrian0.4%(19)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.2%(9)
Dutch0.2%(9)
British0.1%(6)
Hungarian0.1%(6)
Turkish0.1%(6)
Russian0.1%(5)
Danish0.1%(3)
Italian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(385)
Married57.7%(1,020)
Widowed5.1%(91)
Divorced15.4%(273)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(434)
Married45.3%(927)
Widowed14.9%(305)
Divorced18.7%(382)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickman County, Kentucky?

Hickman County, Kentucky has about 4,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickman County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hickman County, Kentucky earns about $60,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickman County, Kentucky expensive?

In Hickman County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $115,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman County, Kentucky?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hickman County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickman County, Kentucky?

About 20.5% of people in Hickman County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickman County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickman County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,127 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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