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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hickman County

Tennessee · 22,295 residents · 612.483 sq mi
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Hickman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,013. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,295
+33%since 1990
from 16,754 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+2%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,013
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,446
+49%since 1990
from $9,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(15,861)
Black5%(838)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(2,397)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(20,761)
Black4.5%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino1%(222)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score13.5%(3,003)
Diversity Score
13
−6%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−3%since 1990
from 30.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hickman County to nearby counties

HICKMAN COUNTY VS
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Income$56,285+81%
Home value$173,400+128%
Population13,487−49%
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HICKMAN COUNTY VS
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Income$75,003+142%
Home value$306,400+304%
Population58,662+124%
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HICKMAN COUNTY VS
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Income$60,616+95%
Home value$193,400+155%
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HICKMAN COUNTY VS
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Income$55,972+80%
Home value$126,900+67%
Population9,126−65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickman County, Tennessee?

Hickman County, Tennessee has about 22,295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hickman County, Tennessee earns about $31,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hickman County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hickman County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman County, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hickman County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hickman County, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of people in Hickman County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hickman County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hickman County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,541 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 37033ZIP 37025ZIP 37098ZIP 37137ZIP 37140ZIP 38454
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