Hickory, NC is an amazing city with a population of 42,831 and a population density of 1,399 people per square mile. The area has many local businesses including Hickory Tailor and Cleaners, S&D Coffee & Tea, and Trophy Towne. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking in Lake Hickory Park or fishing along the Catawba River. There are also many organizations in the city such as the Boys & Girls Club of Catawba Valley and Hickory Museum of Arts. And for those who enjoy watching sporting events, Hickory hosts numerous high school football games in the fall.
The population in Hickory is 42,831. There are 1,445 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hickory is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hickory is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hickory
- 46.2% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Hickory
- 67.2% are White
- 12.5% are Black
- 4.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 13.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander