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Hickory County

Missouri · 9,044 residents (2025 est.) · 398.808 sq mi
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Hickory County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,390. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,100. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,585
−4%since 2000
from 8,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 23 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+11%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,044 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Hickory County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(359)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(385)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(478)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(362)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(433)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(598)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(737)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(918)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(1,538)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.9%(1,533)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(804)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.1%(440)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,390
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,346 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,107
+78%since 2000
from $13,536 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+7%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+53%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
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-Hispanic97%(8,675)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(68)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(8,015)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(157)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other4.3%(367)
Diversity Score
16
−49%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
9
−56%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(60)
Dominican0.7%(58)
Puerto Rican0.5%(39)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(26)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(4)
Ancestry
German21.4%(1,838)
English16.7%(1,431)
Irish15.2%(1,306)
American10.7%(917)
Dutch4.1%(351)
French3.6%(306)
Swedish2.6%(227)
Scottish2.1%(182)
Italian0.8%(70)
Canadian0.6%(51)
Norwegian0.6%(51)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(43)
Finnish0.4%(37)
Polish0.4%(33)
Swiss0.2%(20)
British0.2%(19)
Portuguese0.2%(18)
Danish0.2%(17)
Lithuanian0.2%(17)
Croatian0.1%(11)
Latvian0.1%(9)
Belgian0%(1)
Czech0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(867)
Married56.9%(2,096)
Widowed5.5%(204)
Divorced14.1%(519)
Women 15+
Never married17.3%(636)
Married52.9%(1,945)
Widowed16.7%(615)
Divorced13.1%(481)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory County, Missouri?

Hickory County, Missouri has about 8,585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hickory County, Missouri?

The typical household in Hickory County, Missouri earns about $39,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickory County, Missouri expensive?

In Hickory County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $176,100, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory County, Missouri?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hickory County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickory County, Missouri?

About 19.8% of people in Hickory County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickory County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickory County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,250 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 4701Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4705.02Census Tract 4705.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 65668ZIP 65724ZIP 65650ZIP 65732ZIP 65779ZIP 65774ZIP 65634ZIP 65735
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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