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The City of Hickory had a population of 44,258 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Hickory ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Hickory is located at latitude 35.7332 and longitude -81.3412 in Catawba County. The formal boundaries for the City of Hickory encompass a land area of 29.91 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Catawba County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Hickory are located in Catawba County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Burke County, and Caldwell County.
The City of Hickory has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Hickory is located within Township of Hickory, a minor civil division (MCD) of Catawba County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,258 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,333 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,576 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,101 |
| Median Home Value | $278,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,955 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,922 (49.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,120 (40.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,913 (9.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,042 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 10,683 (59.2%) |
The table below compares Hickory to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 124 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 336 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 221 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 195 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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