U.S. County · Profile

Hickory County

8.7KTotal Population
22Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.29%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hickory County has a population of 8,718 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Hickory County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.5%8,326
Two or More Races3.4%296
Hispanic or Latino2.1%183
Asian0.5%44
Some Other Race0.4%35
Black or African American0.2%17
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Hickory County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$33,302
55.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,476
44.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.6%
53.0% above national average
Median Age
55.7 years

Income & Poverty

$33,302Median Household Income
$21,476Per Capita Income
17.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$33,302$45,556
Families$52,151$61,594
Married-couple Families$52,151$58,409
Nonfamily Households$22,438$24,233

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Hickory County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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