Hickman County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Hickman County, Tennessee is 25,229 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $57,223, the median home value is $192,000, and the median age is 41.7.
The population of Hickman County has grown 4.9% since 2010 (24,649 → 25,859), a +0.34% annualized rate.
25,229
Population
+0.34%
Annual growth
41
People / sq mi
$57,223
Median Income
$192,000
Median Home Value
Hickman County covers 612 sq mi of land at 41.2 people per square mile.
About Hickman County, TN
Hickman County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 25,229. It ranks #59 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 41.7, older than the national median. The population is 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
The median household income in Hickman County is $57,223, below the US median of $74,580. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $192,000, with monthly rent averaging $877. The homeownership rate of 77.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Hickman County reflects 13.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.4 minutes each way.
Hickman County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hickman County had a population of 24,649 in 2010 and 25,859 in 2024, a 4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,859 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.
25,859
Population (2024)
24,649
Population (2010)
25,859
Peak (2024)
0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,649 |
| 2011 | 24,369 |
| 2012 | 24,200 |
| 2013 | 24,219 |
| 2014 | 24,481 |
| 2015 | 24,395 |
| 2016 | 24,656 |
| 2017 | 24,871 |
| 2018 | 25,017 |
| 2019 | 25,155 |
| 2020 | 24,970 |
| 2021 | 25,082 |
| 2022 | 25,479 |
| 2023 | 25,788 |
| 2024 | 25,859 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.7
Median Age
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Male
18.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,223$-9,874 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,088 |
| Per-capita income | $29,512 |
| Poverty rate | 8.6%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hickman County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
78.0%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
35.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$192,000$-64,800 vs state
Median home value
$877
Median rent
77.7%
Homeownership rate
10,588
Total housing units
86.7%
Occupied
13.3%
Vacant
22.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.3%
With health insurance
89.6%
With broadband internet
28.8%
Foreign-born
9.5%
Veterans (18+)
20.8%
With a disability
97.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.6%
High School+
13.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hickman County, Tennessee has a population of 25,229 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 41 people per square mile.
The population of Hickman County has grown 4.9% since 2010 (24,649 → 25,859), a +0.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hickman County, Tennessee is $57,223, with mean (average) household income of $77,088 and per-capita income of $29,512. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hickman County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.8%), Black or African American (3.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hickman County, Tennessee is 41.7 years. Residents are 48.1% female and 51.9% male.
The median home value in Hickman County is $192,000 and median monthly rent is $877. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,588 total housing units, 13.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hickman County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Hickman County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.