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Hickory County

Missouri · 9,627 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 $28,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
9,627
+8%since 2000
from 8,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+7%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Hickory County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,097
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,215
+35%since 2000
from $13,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2.4%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(9,278)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(91)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other3.2%(304)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,040)
Diversity Score
11
+349%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickory County, Missouri?

Hickory County, Missouri has about 9,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickory County, Missouri earns about $28,097 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Hickory County, Missouri?

About 8.1% 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 15.4% 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 2,292 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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