Hickman County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 118th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Hickman County, Kentucky is 4,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 118th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $63,750, the median home value is $92,300, and the median age is 46.4.
The population of Hickman County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (4,868 → 4,393), a -0.73% annualized rate.
4,470
Population
-0.73%
Annual growth
18
People / sq mi
$63,750
Median Income
$92,300
Median Home Value
Hickman County covers 242 sq mi of land at 18.4 people per square mile.
About Hickman County, KY
Housing cost is the defining feature of Hickman County: the median home is valued at $92,300. With 4,470 residents, Hickman County is a county in Kentucky.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,750 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $92,300, with typical rent around $717.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.4%, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Hickman County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hickman County had a population of 4,868 in 2010 and 4,393 in 2024, a -9.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,868 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.72%.
4,393
Population (2024)
4,868
Population (2010)
4,868
Peak (2010)
-0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,868 |
| 2011 | 4,793 |
| 2012 | 4,747 |
| 2013 | 4,720 |
| 2014 | 4,690 |
| 2015 | 4,622 |
| 2016 | 4,622 |
| 2017 | 4,531 |
| 2018 | 4,424 |
| 2019 | 4,365 |
| 2020 | 4,530 |
| 2021 | 4,427 |
| 2022 | 4,422 |
| 2023 | 4,423 |
| 2024 | 4,393 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.4
Median Age
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Male
25.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.3% · Seniors (65+): 25.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,750+$1,333 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,565 |
| Per-capita income | $30,587 |
| Poverty rate | 14.7%+2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hickman County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
2.9%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
72.1%
Public transit
9.3%
Work from home
22.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$92,300$-100,000 vs state
Median home value
$717
Median rent
74.8%
Homeownership rate
2,160
Total housing units
75.9%
Occupied
24.1%
Vacant
25.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.1%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
39.4%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.8%
With a disability
98.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.2%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hickman County, Kentucky has a population of 4,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 118th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 18 people per square mile.
The population of Hickman County has declined 9.8% since 2010 (4,868 → 4,393), a -0.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hickman County, Kentucky is $63,750, with mean (average) household income of $77,565 and per-capita income of $30,587. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hickman County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.4%), Black or African American (9.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hickman County, Kentucky is 46.4 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
The median home value in Hickman County is $92,300 and median monthly rent is $717. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,160 total housing units, 24.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hickman County, Kentucky is manufacturing, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Hickman County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.