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Hickman County

Tennessee · 24,925 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 $47,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
24,925
+12%since 2000
from 22,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K21K24K26K1990201020202024Hickman County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,457
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,431
+83%since 2000
from $14,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(20,761)
Black4.5%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino1%(222)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(3,003)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(22,086)
Black3.7%(931)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(681)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other1.6%(400)
Diversity Score20.3%(5,060)
Segregation Score29.8%(7,422)
Diversity Score
20
+51%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hickman County, Tennessee?

Hickman County, Tennessee has about 24,925 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hickman County, Tennessee earns about $47,457 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Hickman County, Tennessee?

About 9.4% 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 14.7% 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 8,171 residents, a change of about 49 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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