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Hickman County

Kentucky · 4,902 residents · 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 $31,836. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,600. With a median age of 44.8, 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 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,902
−7%since 2000
from 5,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hickman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.8%(283)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.7%(277)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.1%(299)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.1%(297)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.6%(225)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.1%(494)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412%(587)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.8%(725)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.2%(696)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7411%(537)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.7%(329)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.1%(153)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,836
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,953
+15%since 2000
from $17,279 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,298)
Black9.2%(451)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(57)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other1.8%(90)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(24)
Ancestry
American18.7%(924)
Irish12.4%(616)
English12.2%(606)
German11.1%(547)
Scottish3.8%(190)
French2.7%(135)
Dutch1.4%(68)
Italian1.2%(57)
Polish0.5%(27)
British0.4%(19)
Swiss0.3%(16)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.3%(15)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Greek0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 4,902 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickman County, Kentucky earns about $31,836 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 $63,600, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman County, Kentucky?

About 16.5% 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 16.1% 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 664 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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