2025 Compare Cities People:
Suffolk, VA vs Hickory, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Hickory is 0% more densely populated than Suffolk.
- People are 16.6% less likely to be married in Hickory.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years older in Hickory.
 Suffolk, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 space3
 Population - 201084,859  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock37,222285,036,114
 Population - 199052,141  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now80.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,445.293.4
 Land Area399.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Suffolk, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Suffolk, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 White48.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.7%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.4%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Suffolk, VAHickory, NCUnited States
 Married Population55.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.8%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households35,249  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,15680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,164  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Suffolk    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Don't move  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

I like living in Suffolk because of the smaller town feel yet having the conveniences of the larger city. We have been happy in Northern Suffolk. The schools don't seem  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Suffolk is a bit difficult to describe because it is geographically the largest city in Virginia. Downtown has been slightly revitalized but I have no reason to go there  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Suffolk

Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

   |    Reply

Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hickory


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.