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Hickman County

Kentucky · 4,521 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 $44,063. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
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

Total population
4,521
−14%since 2000
from 5,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Hickman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,609
+77%since 2000
from $17,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+26%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score25%(1,314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,866)
Black8.4%(380)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(102)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other2.9%(133)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,417)
Diversity Score
31
+25%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickman County, Kentucky?

Hickman County, Kentucky has about 4,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickman County, Kentucky earns about $44,063 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman County, Kentucky?

About 22.7% 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 19.6% 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 1,045 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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