Hickory, MO County is a small rural county with a population of 8,429 people. The population density in Hickory is 24 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. Hickory is known for its local businesses including The Violet Oasis and Calvary Corner Café. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at Big Creek Natural Area and fishing at Clearwater Lake. Organizations such as the Hickory County Historical Society provide insight into the history of the county and other local groups like the 4-H Club teach children valuable skills while having fun. In addition to these activities, locals enjoy watching or participating in sporting events such as high school basketball games at Hickory High School and softball tournaments at the local fields.
The population in Hickory County is 8,429. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hickory County is 54.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hickory County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hickory County
- 53.1% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 21.0% are married with children
- 9.6% have children, but are single
Race in Hickory County
- 95.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander