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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hickory County

Missouri · 8,940 residents · 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 $25,346. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,940
+22%since 1990
from 7,335 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.7
−2%since 1990
from 50.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Hickory County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,346
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,010 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,536
+58%since 1990
from $8,583 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.4
+5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(7,271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(186)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(8,675)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(68)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score2.4%(215)
2
−5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.4%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 33.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory County, Missouri?

Hickory County, Missouri has about 8,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hickory County, Missouri earns about $25,346 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 $61,400, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory County, Missouri?

About 7.7% 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 19.7% 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 1,605 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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