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Population Review

Hickory city, NC — Population & Demographics

Hickory city, NC has a population of 43,747. The median household income is $63,361 and the median age is 37.7.

43,747

Population

$63,361

Median Income

$248,300

Median Home Value

37.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White68.3%
Black or African American13.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,361

Median Household Income

$36,266

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$248,300

Median Home Value

$975

Median Rent

55.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.8%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

11.0%

Work From Home

20.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.1%

Foreign Born

85.9%

Non-English at Home

6.9%

Veterans

12.5%

With Disability

87.8%

Health Insurance

94.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.4%
Manufacturing21.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.0%
Construction5.6%
Retail Trade3.9%
Information3.7%
Public Administration3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Hickory city, NC has a population of 43,747 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Hickory city, NC is $63,361, with 11.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Hickory city, NC is $248,300, with median rent at $975.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.