Hickory, NC

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Hickory Overview

43,352
TOTAL POPULATION
21,058
MALE POPULATION
22,294
FEMALE POPULATION
94.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,340
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,298
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,251
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,934
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
21,319
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hickory Zip Codes

Hickory Area Codes

Race in Hickory

The most populous races in Hickory are White / Caucasian (30,239 | 69.8%), Black / African American (5,782 | 13.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,712 | 13.2%).
Race in Hickory
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,7404.0%
Black / African American5,78213.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,71213.2%
Native / Alaskan2490.6%
White / Caucasian30,23969.8%
Two or more Races3,0117.0%
Some other Race2,3315.4%
Total43,352100.0%

Ancestry in Hickory

The most populous ancestries reported in Hickory are English (5,876 | 13.6%), German (5,566 | 12.8%), American (5,303 | 12.2%), Mexican (3,401 | 7.9%), and Irish (3,231 | 7.4%), together accounting for 53.9% of all Hickory residents.
Ancestry in Hickory
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3410.8%
Albanian170.0%
American5,30312.2%
Apache200.1%
Arab410.1%
Argentinean1900.4%
Armenian120.0%
Austrian120.0%
Bangladeshi1,0592.4%
Bhutanese780.2%
Brazilian800.2%
British4110.9%
Burmese150.0%
Cajun160.0%
Central American6001.4%
Central American Indian20.0%
Cherokee960.2%
Chilean1940.4%
Colombian1130.3%
Costa Rican70.0%
Cuban810.2%
Czech60.0%
Czechoslovakian80.0%
Danish890.2%
Dominican520.1%
Dutch6541.5%
Eastern European550.1%
Ecuadorian2170.5%
Egyptian90.0%
English5,87613.6%
Estonian50.0%
European1,5143.5%
Finnish1290.3%
French9162.1%
French Canadian1200.3%
German5,56612.8%
Greek2350.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro160.0%
Guatemalan1730.4%
Honduran2090.5%
Hungarian1280.3%
Indian (Asian)1060.2%
Iranian250.1%
Irish3,2317.4%
Iroquois100.0%
Italian1,4033.2%
Jamaican470.1%
Korean1490.3%
Latvian210.1%
Lebanese320.1%
Lithuanian150.0%
Malaysian180.0%
Mexican3,4017.9%
Mexican American Indian2180.5%
Native Hawaiian200.1%
Nepalese210.1%
Northern European1660.4%
Norwegian1860.4%
Pakistani1830.4%
Panamanian240.1%
Pennsylvania German130.0%
Peruvian80.0%
Polish8061.9%
Portuguese100.0%
Puerto Rican7001.6%
Romanian970.2%
Russian2480.6%
Salvadoran1870.4%
Scandinavian390.1%
Scotch-Irish1,0352.4%
Scottish1,2893.0%
Seminole560.1%
Slovak210.1%
Slovene80.0%
South American7281.7%
Spaniard110.0%
Spanish600.1%
Sri Lankan2540.6%
Subsaharan African3410.8%
Swedish1240.3%
Swiss110.0%
Thai870.2%
Ukrainian630.2%
Venezuelan60.0%
Welsh1600.4%
West Indian90.0%
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Immigrants in Hickory

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hickory came from Latin America (2,602 | 6.0%), Central America (2,111 | 4.9%), Mexico (1,777 | 4.1%), Europe (673 | 1.5%), and Asia (464 | 1.1%), together accounting for 17.6% of all Hickory residents.
Immigrants in Hickory
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1270.3%
Albania170.0%
Argentina1370.3%
Asia4641.1%
Belarus150.0%
Belgium90.0%
Brazil940.2%
Cambodia10.0%
Caribbean550.1%
Central America2,1114.9%
Chile1200.3%
China630.2%
Colombia80.0%
Costa Rica70.0%
Cuba260.1%
Dominican Republic110.0%
Eastern Africa1060.2%
Eastern Asia940.2%
Eastern Europe1540.4%
Ecuador410.1%
Egypt90.0%
El Salvador1070.3%
England720.2%
Europe6731.5%
France120.0%
Germany140.0%
Guatemala1000.2%
Haiti180.0%
Honduras1200.3%
Hungary40.0%
India870.2%
Iran250.1%
Italy380.1%
Japan160.0%
Korea150.0%
Laos110.0%
Latin America2,6026.0%
Lebanon320.1%
Mexico1,7774.1%
Moldova90.0%
Northern Africa90.0%
Northern Europe4231.0%
Peru300.1%
Philippines320.1%
Poland60.0%
Portugal100.0%
Romania700.2%
Scotland80.0%
Senegal70.0%
South Africa50.0%
South America4361.0%
South Central Asia1170.3%
South Eastern Asia2210.5%
Southern Europe610.1%
Spain130.0%
Sri Lanka50.0%
Sweden120.0%
Thailand410.1%
Ukraine200.1%
Venezuela60.0%
Vietnam1360.3%
Western Africa70.0%
Western Asia320.1%
Western Europe350.1%
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Sex and Age in Hickory

Sex and Age in Hickory

The most populous age groups in Hickory are 15 to 19 Years (1,983 | 9.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,874 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hickory
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years848 (4.0%)1,175 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,235 (5.9%)1,149 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years1,427 (6.8%)1,235 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,983 (9.4%)1,522 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,901 (9.0%)1,874 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,347 (6.4%)1,760 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,261 (6.0%)1,451 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,284 (6.1%)1,355 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years1,075 (5.1%)1,251 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years1,222 (5.8%)1,314 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,654 (7.9%)1,587 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years1,370 (6.5%)1,371 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,101 (5.2%)1,274 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years902 (4.3%)1,122 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,149 (5.5%)955 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years688 (3.3%)728 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years314 (1.5%)677 (3.0%)
85 Years and over297 (1.4%)494 (2.2%)
Total21,058 (100.0%)22,294 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hickory

Median Family Size in Hickory

The median family size in Hickory is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,328 | 22.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,000 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hickory
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,251 (68.5%)3.02
Single Male/Father1,000 (9.5%)2.65
Single Female/Mother2,328 (22.0%)3.04
Total Families10,579 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Hickory

The median household size in Hickory is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,328 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (7,084 | 40.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hickory
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,251 (41.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father1,000 (5.7%)3.23
Single Female/Mother2,328 (13.2%)3.25
Non-family7,084 (40.1%)1.26
Total Households17,663 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hickory

Out of a total of 17,663 households in Hickory, 10,579 (59.9%) are family households, while 7,084 (40.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,513, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,735.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hickory
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,735 (32.5%)
2-Person Households4,513 (25.6%)1,106 (6.3%)
3-Person Households2,465 (14.0%)171 (1.0%)
4-Person Households2,424 (13.7%)72 (0.4%)
5-Person Households884 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households216 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households77 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,579 (59.9%)7,084 (40.1%)

Female Fertility in Hickory

Fertility by Age in Hickory

Average fertility rate in Hickory is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hickory
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years13 (5.2%)9.0
20 to 34 years181 (72.7%)36.0
35 to 50 years55 (22.1%)13.0
Total249 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hickory

86.3% of women with births (249) in Hickory are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hickory
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years34 (61.8%)21 (38.2%)
Total215 (86.4%)34 (13.7%)

Fertility by Education in Hickory

Average fertility rate in Hickory is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 52.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 46.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hickory
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School47 (18.9%)33.0
High School Diploma52 (20.9%)18.0
College or Associate's Degree24 (9.6%)7.0
Bachelor's Degree115 (46.2%)52.0
Graduate Degree11 (4.4%)13.0
Total249 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hickory

13.7% of women with births in Hickory are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 44.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hickory
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School26 (55.3%)21 (44.7%)
High School Diploma40 (76.9%)12 (23.1%)
College or Associate's Degree23 (95.8%)1 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (86.4%)34 (13.7%)

Income in Hickory

Income Overview in Hickory

Per Capita Income in Hickory is $35,340, while median incomes of families and households are $75,298 and $58,251 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income43,352$35,340
Median Family Income10,579$75,298
Mean Family Income10,579$105,721
Median Household Income17,663$58,251
Mean Household Income17,663$85,328
Income Deficit10,579$8,934
Wage / Income Gap (%)43,35227.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)43,35272.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index43,3520.49

Earnings by Sex in Hickory

Average Earnings in Hickory are $34,642, $40,610 for men and $29,387 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Hickory
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,547 (52.3%)$40,610
Female10,547 (47.7%)$29,387
Total22,094 (100.0%)$34,642

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hickory

The most common earnings brackets in Hickory are $100,000+ for men (1,920 | 16.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (900 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hickory
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less705 (6.1%)654 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999417 (3.6%)535 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499350 (3.0%)327 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999276 (2.4%)239 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499215 (1.9%)389 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999376 (3.3%)549 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499153 (1.3%)344 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999222 (1.9%)280 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499237 (2.1%)493 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999383 (3.3%)734 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999771 (6.7%)808 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999843 (7.3%)900 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999734 (6.4%)579 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999768 (6.7%)609 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999592 (5.1%)318 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999411 (3.6%)464 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999598 (5.2%)835 (7.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999447 (3.9%)388 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,129 (9.8%)575 (5.4%)
$100,000+1,920 (16.6%)527 (5.0%)
Total11,547 (100.0%)10,547 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hickory

Average earnings in Hickory are $46,624 for men and $33,498 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,511, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,217. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,429, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,045.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hickory
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,217$17,045
High School Diploma$34,862$26,133
College or Associate's Degree$43,430$27,252
Bachelor's Degree$76,131$42,352
Graduate Degree$102,511$56,429
Total$46,624$33,498

Family Income in Hickory

Family Income Brackets in Hickory

According to the Hickory family income data, there are 2,063 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 275 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hickory
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002862.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992752.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996886.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996566.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,30112.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,06319.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,37513.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,88317.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999428.9%
$200,000+1,11110.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hickory

5-person families (723 | 6.8%) account for the highest median family income in Hickory with $94,861 per family, while 2-person families (4,904 | 46.4%) have the highest median income of $37,448 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hickory
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,904 (46.4%)$74,896
3-Person Families2,587 (24.4%)$62,046
4-Person Families2,113 (20.0%)$91,375
5-Person Families723 (6.8%)$94,861
6-Person Families175 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families77 (0.7%)$0
Total10,579 (100.0%)$75,298

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hickory

The median family income in Hickory is $75,298, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,021) having the highest median family income of $149,161, while families with no earners (1,716) have the lowest median family income of $50,942, accounting for 9.7% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hickory
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,716 (16.2%)$50,942
1 Earner3,539 (33.5%)$53,125
2 Earners4,303 (40.7%)$95,694
3+ Earners1,021 (9.7%)$149,161
Total10,579 (100.0%)$75,298

Household Income in Hickory

Household Income Brackets in Hickory

With 3,073 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hickory, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 830 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hickory
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,0425.9%
$10,000 to $14,9998304.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5548.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,81910.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992,43713.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,07317.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,08411.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,38513.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1666.6%
$200,000+1,2727.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hickory

The median household income in Hickory is $58,251, with the highest median household income of $75,545 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,206 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,605, with 1,074 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hickory
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,074 (6.1%)$43,605
25 to 44 Years5,677 (32.1%)$59,825
45 to 64 Years6,206 (35.1%)$75,545
65+ Years4,706 (26.6%)$47,361
Total17,663 (100.0%)$58,251

Poverty in Hickory

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hickory

With 15.3% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Hickory, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 140 males (37.2%) and 125 females (48.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hickory
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years237 (28.0%)198 (17.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)51 (18.5%)
6 to 11 Years392 (26.7%)413 (30.3%)
12 to 14 Years264 (28.5%)156 (21.1%)
15 Years140 (37.2%)125 (48.8%)
16 and 17 Years245 (33.7%)124 (20.7%)
18 to 24 Years375 (15.7%)591 (28.5%)
25 to 34 Years276 (10.6%)478 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years472 (20.0%)553 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years232 (8.2%)463 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years283 (11.5%)295 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years185 (9.2%)185 (9.1%)
75 Years and over31 (2.6%)167 (9.8%)
Total3,132 (15.3%)3,799 (17.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hickory

According to the poverty statistics in Hickory, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 90.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hickory
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years609 (72.0%)913 (82.2%)
5 Years254 (100.0%)224 (81.5%)
6 to 11 Years1,074 (73.3%)948 (69.7%)
12 to 14 Years662 (71.5%)582 (78.9%)
15 Years236 (62.8%)131 (51.2%)
16 and 17 Years483 (66.3%)476 (79.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,021 (84.4%)1,485 (71.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,332 (89.4%)2,733 (85.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,887 (80.0%)2,053 (78.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,585 (91.8%)2,382 (83.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,171 (88.5%)2,237 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,825 (90.8%)1,856 (90.9%)
75 Years and over1,146 (97.4%)1,543 (90.2%)
Total17,285 (84.7%)17,563 (82.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hickory

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hickory show that 5.3% or 383 of the total 7,251 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.7%, comprising of 69 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hickory
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,338 (97.5%)113 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children2,128 (91.4%)201 (8.6%)
3 or 4 Children371 (84.3%)69 (15.7%)
5 or more Children31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,868 (94.7%)383 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hickory

According to the poverty data in Hickory, 15.3% or 153 single-father households and 30.6% or 712 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (45.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 118 households (67.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hickory
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)18 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children134 (24.2%)576 (35.6%)
3 or 4 Children19 (45.2%)118 (67.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (15.3%)712 (30.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hickory

The poverty data for Hickory shows that 383 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 865 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (15.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 137 household (62.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hickory
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children113 (2.5%)18 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children201 (8.6%)710 (32.7%)
3 or 4 Children69 (15.7%)137 (62.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total383 (5.3%)865 (26.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Hickory

Employment by Class of Employer in Hickory

Among the 19,729 employed individuals in Hickory, private company employees (14,250 | 72.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,505 | 7.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,267 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hickory
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,25072.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8354.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2676.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5057.6%
Local Government Employees1,0455.3%
State Government Employees5112.6%
Federal Government Employees3071.6%
Unpaid Family Workers90.1%
Total19,729100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hickory

According to the labor force statistics for Hickory, out of the total population over 16 years of age (35,650), 59.8% or 21,319 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 1,322 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.5% or 2,454 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.0% or 217 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hickory
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,203 (41.9%)217 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,005 (53.1%)182 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years2,666 (85.8%)115 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,454 (90.5%)236 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,086 (82.3%)262 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,587 (79.4%)124 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,853 (67.6%)109 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,121 (47.2%)28 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,011 (24.5%)13 (1.3%)
75 Years and over320 (10.0%)34 (10.6%)
Total21,319 (59.8%)1,322 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hickory

According to labor force statistics for Hickory, 77.3% of individuals (16,756) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (21,677) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 871 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.9% or 6,583 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.8% or 209 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hickory
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,324 (61.8%)339 (15.8%)
High School Diploma3,623 (71.5%)360 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree5,227 (80.1%)392 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,583 (82.9%)111 (1.4%)
Total16,756 (77.3%)1,127 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hickory

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hickory are Management (2,550 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (2,061 | 10.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,648 | 8.3%), Health Technologists (1,341 | 6.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,159 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hickory

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hickory, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (80.0%), Education Instruction & Library (73.5%), and Community & Social Service (69.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hickory
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,590 (62.4%)960 (37.7%)
Business & Financial341 (40.6%)498 (59.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science627 (77.1%)186 (22.9%)
Computers & Mathematics354 (76.5%)109 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering195 (82.3%)42 (17.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science78 (69.0%)35 (31.0%)
Community & Social Service 639 (31.0%)1,422 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media187 (38.2%)303 (61.8%)
Legal Services & Support17 (20.0%)68 (80.0%)
Education Instruction & Library307 (26.5%)852 (73.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment128 (39.1%)199 (60.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating682 (41.4%)966 (58.6%)
Health Technologists616 (45.9%)725 (54.1%)
Total (Category)3,879 (49.0%)4,032 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hickory are Food Preparation & Serving (844 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (715 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (498 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (470 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (317 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Hickory

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hickory, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.6%), Security & Protection (77.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.4%), Personal Care & Service (86.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hickory
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support48 (9.6%)450 (90.4%)
Security & Protection247 (77.9%)70 (22.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention124 (70.9%)51 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement123 (86.6%)19 (13.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving366 (43.4%)478 (56.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance299 (63.6%)171 (36.4%)
Personal Care & Service95 (13.3%)620 (86.7%)
Total (Category)1,055 (37.1%)1,789 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hickory are Sales & Related (2,221 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (1,807 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hickory

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hickory
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,287 (58.0%)934 (42.0%)
Office & Administration836 (46.3%)971 (53.7%)
Total (Category)2,123 (52.7%)1,905 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hickory are Construction & Extraction (841 | 4.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (599 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hickory

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hickory
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction554 (65.9%)287 (34.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair583 (97.3%)16 (2.7%)
Total (Category)1,137 (79.0%)303 (21.0%)
Total (Overall)10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hickory are Production (2,155 | 10.8%), Material Moving (1,071 | 5.4%), and Transportation (538 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hickory

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hickory
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,269 (58.9%)886 (41.1%)
Transportation462 (85.9%)76 (14.1%)
Material Moving744 (69.5%)327 (30.5%)
Total (Category)2,475 (65.7%)1,289 (34.3%)
Total (Overall)10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hickory

Employment Industries in Hickory

The major employment industries in Hickory include Manufacturing (4,288 | 21.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,875 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (2,633 | 13.2%), Educational Services (1,388 | 6.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,222 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Hickory

Employment Industries by Sex in Hickory

The Hickory industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (79.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (72.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Educational Services (77.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (68.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hickory
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Construction751 (69.1%)336 (30.9%)
Manufacturing2,841 (66.2%)1,447 (33.8%)
Wholesale Trade390 (62.2%)237 (37.8%)
Retail Trade1,531 (58.2%)1,102 (41.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing689 (79.0%)183 (21.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information215 (70.3%)91 (29.7%)
Finance & Insurance228 (47.4%)253 (52.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing231 (72.2%)89 (27.8%)
Professional & Scientific474 (51.7%)443 (48.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support406 (61.1%)258 (38.9%)
Educational Services314 (22.6%)1,074 (77.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance905 (31.5%)1,970 (68.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation190 (55.7%)151 (44.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services488 (39.9%)734 (60.1%)
Public Administration435 (68.1%)204 (31.9%)
Total10,669 (53.4%)9,318 (46.6%)

Education in Hickory

School Enrollment in Hickory

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,879 students in Hickory are college / undergraduate (3,018 | 27.7%), high school (2,309 | 21.2%), and middle school (2,016 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Hickory
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6155.7%
Kindergarten3923.6%
Elementary School1,72615.9%
Middle School2,01618.5%
High School2,30921.2%
College / Undergraduate3,01827.7%
Graduate / Professional8037.4%
Total10,879100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hickory

Out of a total of 10,879 students who are enrolled in schools in Hickory, 3,035 (27.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,844 (72.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 294 (70.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,775 (91.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hickory
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds122 (29.3%)294 (70.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,695 (80.0%)423 (20.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,163 (90.0%)240 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,775 (91.4%)166 (8.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds475 (39.0%)744 (61.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds799 (46.1%)936 (53.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds539 (83.8%)104 (16.2%)
35 Years and over278 (68.8%)126 (31.2%)
Total7,844 (72.1%)3,035 (27.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hickory

Business (2,661 | 22.9%), education (1,527 | 13.1%), science & technology (1,225 | 10.5%), arts & humanities (1,062 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (664 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 11,620 individuals in Hickory who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hickory
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3092.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6645.7%
Physical & Health Sciences4563.9%
Psychology6645.7%
Social Sciences6305.4%
Engineering6605.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies510.4%
Science & Technology1,22510.5%
Business2,66122.9%
Education1,52713.1%
Literature & Languages5444.7%
Liberal Arts & History5304.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3543.0%
Communications2832.4%
Arts & Humanities1,0629.1%
Total11,620100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hickory

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hickory

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hickory are males with 2 vehicles (4,443, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,676, making up 49.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hickory
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle274 (2.6%)152 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle2,249 (21.3%)2,712 (30.2%)
2 Vehicles4,443 (42.0%)3,676 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles2,445 (23.1%)1,489 (16.6%)
4 Vehicles890 (8.4%)724 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles276 (2.6%)234 (2.6%)
Total10,577 (100.0%)8,987 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hickory

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hickory are 10 to 14 minutes (3,996 commuters, 22.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,669 commuters, 20.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (3,004 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Hickory
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7033.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,00416.8%
10 to 14 Minutes3,99622.4%
15 to 19 Minutes3,66920.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1,99811.2%
25 to 29 Minutes9005.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,4007.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3431.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2141.2%
45 to 59 Minutes6333.5%
60 to 89 Minutes7904.4%
90 or more Minutes1941.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Hickory

The most common commute times in Hickory are 10 to 14 minutes (2,320 commuters, 23.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,871 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hickory
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes214 (2.2%)489 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,133 (11.7%)1,871 (22.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,320 (23.9%)1,676 (20.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,040 (21.0%)1,629 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,031 (10.6%)967 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes627 (6.5%)273 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes951 (9.8%)449 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes153 (1.6%)190 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes111 (1.1%)103 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes365 (3.8%)268 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes622 (6.4%)168 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes122 (1.3%)72 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hickory

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hickory are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,543, 15.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,388, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hickory
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM359 (3.7%)190 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM472 (4.9%)232 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM582 (6.0%)380 (4.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM777 (8.0%)631 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM505 (5.2%)799 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,543 (15.9%)1,388 (17.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,348 (13.9%)1,218 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,056 (10.9%)729 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM583 (6.0%)642 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM504 (5.2%)535 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM114 (1.2%)237 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM141 (1.5%)122 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM640 (6.6%)310 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,065 (11.0%)742 (9.1%)
Total9,689 (100.0%)8,155 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hickory

Occupancy by Ownership in Hickory

Of the total 17,663 dwellings in Hickory, owner-occupied units account for 9,475 (53.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,188 (46.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hickory
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,47553.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,18846.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units17,663100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hickory

Occupancy by Household Size in Hickory
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,73532.5%
2-Person Household5,61931.8%
3-Person Household2,63614.9%
4+ Person Household3,67320.8%
Total Housing Units17,663100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hickory

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hickory
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,430 (42.4%)3,305 (57.6%)
2-Person Household3,356 (59.7%)2,263 (40.3%)
3-Person Household1,412 (53.6%)1,224 (46.4%)
4+ Person Household2,277 (62.0%)1,396 (38.0%)
Total Housing Units9,475 (53.6%)8,188 (46.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hickory

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hickory
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School399 (27.7%)1,044 (72.4%)
High School Diploma1,640 (42.0%)2,267 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree2,739 (50.8%)2,652 (49.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,697 (67.9%)2,225 (32.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hickory

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hickory
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,97522.5%
35 to 44 Years2,77615.7%
45 to 54 Years3,15717.9%
55 to 64 Years3,04917.3%
65 to 74 Years2,74215.5%
75 to 84 Years1,4838.4%
85 Years and Over4812.7%
Total17,663100.0%

Housing Finances in Hickory

Median Income by Occupancy in Hickory

Median Income by Occupancy in Hickory
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,475 (53.6%)$83,027
Renter-Occupied8,188 (46.4%)$40,824
Average17,663 (100.0%)$58,251

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hickory

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hickory
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000101 (1.1%)463 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99982 (0.9%)404 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999266 (2.8%)572 (7.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999173 (1.8%)458 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999418 (4.4%)502 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999525 (5.5%)1,294 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,232 (13.0%)1,213 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,507 (15.9%)1,563 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,285 (13.6%)798 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,697 (17.9%)685 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more2,189 (23.1%)236 (2.9%)
Total9,475 (100.0%)8,188 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hickory

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hickory
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300528 (5.6%)268 (3.3%)
$300 to $4991,051 (11.1%)525 (6.4%)
$500 to $7991,755 (18.5%)2,192 (26.8%)
$800 to $9991,130 (11.9%)1,901 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,450 (25.9%)2,430 (29.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,001 (10.6%)467 (5.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499717 (7.6%)95 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999417 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more426 (4.5%)74 (0.9%)
Total9,475 (100.0%)8,188 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hickory

Housing Structures in Hickory

Housing Structures in Hickory
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,77655.3%
Single Unit, Attached8694.9%
2 Unit Apartments7294.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2637.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,77810.1%
10 or more Apartments2,65615.0%
Mobile Home / Other5923.4%
Total17,663100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hickory

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hickory
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,156 (83.4%)1,620 (16.6%)
Single Unit, Attached613 (70.5%)256 (29.5%)
2 Unit Apartments64 (8.8%)665 (91.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments125 (9.9%)1,138 (90.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments275 (15.5%)1,503 (84.5%)
10 or more Apartments101 (3.8%)2,555 (96.2%)
Mobile Home / Other141 (23.8%)451 (76.2%)
Total9,475 (53.6%)8,188 (46.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hickory

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hickory
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)203 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms74 (0.8%)2,177 (26.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,173 (22.9%)4,453 (54.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,545 (37.4%)1,059 (12.9%)
8 or more Rooms3,683 (38.9%)296 (3.6%)
Total9,475 (100.0%)8,188 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hickory

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hickory
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,882 (51.5%)1,505 (18.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (0.5%)125 (1.5%)
Electricity4,121 (43.5%)6,354 (77.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene320 (3.4%)65 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels106 (1.1%)26 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)113 (1.4%)
Total9,475 (100.0%)8,188 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hickory

Household Vehicle Usage in Hickory
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle224 (2.4%)980 (12.0%)
1 Vehicle2,358 (24.9%)3,863 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles4,069 (42.9%)2,577 (31.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,824 (29.8%)768 (9.4%)
Total9,475 (100.0%)8,188 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hickory

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hickory

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,2316,244
Median Property Value$246,400$230,000
Median Household Income$59,057$1,525
Monthly Housing Costs$511$426
Real Estate Taxes$2,076$32

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hickory

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hickory
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000184 (5.7%)151 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999308 (9.5%)314 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,626 (50.3%)3,567 (57.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999792 (24.5%)1,708 (27.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999252 (7.8%)338 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99947 (1.5%)98 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more22 (0.7%)68 (1.1%)
Total3,231 (100.0%)6,244 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hickory

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hickory
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000123 (3.8%)102 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999448 (13.9%)60 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999200 (6.2%)409 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999576 (17.8%)325 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999601 (18.6%)656 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999259 (8.0%)906 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999360 (11.1%)1,026 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more664 (20.5%)1,337 (21.4%)
Total3,231 (100.0%)6,244 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hickory

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hickory
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x933 (28.9%)92,519 (1,481.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x578 (17.9%)2,105 (33.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x487 (15.1%)1,604 (25.7%)
4.0x or more1,219 (37.7%)891 (14.3%)
Total3,231 (100.0%)6,244 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hickory

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hickory
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800356 (11.0%)33 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499776 (24.0%)533 (8.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,044 (63.3%)2,071 (33.2%)
Total3,231 (100.0%)6,244 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hickory

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hickory

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hickory
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,411 (94.5%)141 (5.5%)
6 to 18 Years6,741 (92.4%)554 (7.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,030 (81.2%)935 (18.8%)
26 to 34 Years4,185 (78.1%)1,170 (21.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,722 (75.0%)1,243 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,095 (90.0%)567 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,461 (89.5%)525 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,039 (99.7%)12 (0.3%)
75 Years and older2,857 (99.0%)30 (1.0%)
Total37,541 (87.9%)5,177 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hickory

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hickory
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,411 (94.5%)141 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,741 (92.4%)554 (7.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,030 (81.2%)935 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hickory

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hickory
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,599 (76.9%)1,380 (23.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,279 (84.6%)1,329 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,270 (82.7%)1,313 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,618 (92.7%)361 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over13,895 (95.2%)699 (4.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hickory

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hickory
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,380 (54.1%)1,127 (44.2%)
6 to 18 Years3,190 (43.7%)3,719 (51.0%)
19 to 25 Years488 (9.8%)3,656 (73.6%)
25 to 34 Years556 (10.4%)3,862 (72.1%)
35 to 44 Years543 (10.9%)3,279 (66.0%)
45 to 54 Years684 (12.1%)4,589 (81.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,074 (21.5%)3,745 (75.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,865 (95.4%)2,199 (54.3%)
75 Years and over2,847 (98.6%)1,873 (64.9%)
Total14,627 (34.2%)28,049 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hickory

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hickory
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years169 (4.5%)38 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years403 (7.5%)323 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years769 (10.1%)1,371 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years416 (20.7%)597 (29.2%)
75 Years and over611 (51.9%)663 (38.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hickory

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hickory: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years16 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years140 (2.6%)134 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years174 (2.3%)227 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years182 (9.0%)138 (6.8%)
75 Years and over362 (30.8%)340 (19.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hickory: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years83 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years220 (4.1%)84 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years117 (1.5%)221 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years102 (5.1%)137 (6.7%)
75 Years and over137 (11.6%)84 (4.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hickory: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (2.5%)38 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years244 (4.5%)208 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years352 (4.6%)577 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years79 (3.9%)180 (8.8%)
75 Years and over231 (19.6%)319 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hickory: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years188 (3.5%)97 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years493 (6.5%)805 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years218 (10.8%)370 (18.1%)
75 Years and over322 (27.4%)550 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hickory: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (0.4%)10 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years187 (3.5%)94 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years166 (2.2%)167 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years71 (3.5%)135 (6.6%)
75 Years and over117 (9.9%)317 (18.5%)

Technology Access in Hickory

Computing Device Access in Hickory

Computing Device Access in Hickory
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13,55276.7%
Smartphone15,69888.9%
Tablet10,67260.4%
No Computing Device1,0936.2%
Total17,663100.0%

Internet Access in Hickory

Internet Access in Hickory
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13,26575.1%
Cellular Data Only1,7329.8%
Satellite Internet8274.7%
No Internet2,14812.2%
Total17,663100.0%

Hickory Summary

Hickory, North Carolina is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is the county seat of Catawba County and is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is situated along the Catawba River and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of approximately 40,000 people and is the largest city in the county.

Geography

Hickory is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. The city is situated along the Catawba River and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 24.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Climate

Hickory has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61.2°F, with an average high of 75.2°F and an average low of 47.2°F. The average annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with an average of 4.2 inches of snowfall per year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hickory was 40,010. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 14.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

Economy

Hickory is home to a variety of industries, including furniture manufacturing, textiles, and automotive parts. The city is also home to several major employers, including Corning, Inc., CommScope, and Continental Automotive Systems. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Lenoir-Rhyne University, Catawba Valley Community College, and Appalachian State University.

History

Hickory was founded in 1849 by Henry Robinson, a Revolutionary War veteran. The city was named after the hickory trees that grew in the area. The city was incorporated in 1873 and was designated as the county seat of Catawba County in 1877.
In the late 19th century, Hickory was a major center for furniture manufacturing, and the city was known as the “Furniture Capital of the World.” The city was also home to several textile mills, and the city’s economy was largely based on these industries.
In the early 20th century, Hickory began to diversify its economy, and the city became home to several automotive parts manufacturers. The city also became home to several educational institutions, including Lenoir-Rhyne University, Catawba Valley Community College, and Appalachian State University.
Today, Hickory is a vibrant city with a diverse economy. The city is home to several major employers, including Corning, Inc., CommScope, and Continental Automotive Systems. The city is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the Hickory Museum of Art, the Hickory Community Theatre, and the Hickory Motor Speedway.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hickory?
Total Population of Hickory is 43,352.
What is the Total Male Population of Hickory?
Total Male Population of Hickory is 21,058.
What is the Total Female Population of Hickory?
Total Female Population of Hickory is 22,294.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hickory?
There are 94.46 Males per 100 Females in Hickory.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hickory?
There are 105.87 Females per 100 Males in Hickory.
What is the Median Population Age in Hickory?
Median Population Age in Hickory is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hickory
Average Family Size in Hickory is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hickory
Average Household Size in Hickory is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hickory?
Per Capita income in Hickory is $35,340.
What is the Median Family Income in Hickory?
Median Family Income in Hickory is $75,298.
What is the Median Household income in Hickory?
Median Household Income in Hickory is $58,251.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hickory?
Income or Wage Gap in Hickory is 27.6%.
Women in Hickory earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hickory?
Family Income Deficit in Hickory is $8,934.
Families that are below poverty line in Hickory earn $8,934 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hickory?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hickory is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hickory?
There are 21,319 People in the Labor Forcein in Hickory.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hickory?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hickory.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hickory?
Unemployment Rate in Hickory is 6.2%.