Unified School District · NC
Hickory City Schools
Hickory City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 32,560. The median household income is $57,438 and the median age is 38.9.
32,560
Population
1240
People / sq mi
$57,438
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Hickory City Schools covers 26 sq mi of land at 1240.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,438
Median Household Income
$38,296
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$240,700
Median Home Value
$942
Median Rent
56.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.1%
High School+
33.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hickory City Schools serves a community with a population of 32,560 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Hickory City Schools is $57,438, with a per capita income of $38,296. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
Hickory City Schools is 65.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hickory City Schools, 90.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hickory City Schools is $240,700, with a median rent of $942. The homeownership rate is 56.1%.
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Data for Hickory City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3702190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.