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Hickory County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Hermitage

Hickory County's estimated 2025 population is 9,004 with a growth rate of 1.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hickory County is the 89th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 9,646 and has seen a growth of -6.66% since that time.

9,004
Total Population
23
Population Density (mi²)
89
Population Rank (State)
143 1.61%
Annual Population Growth

Hickory County Population

Hickory County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hickory County includes 94.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,07594.99%
Two or more races3444.05%
Asian450.53%
Other race250.29%
Black or African American110.13%
Native American10.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Hickory County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Hickory County's average per capita income is $29,203. Household income levels show a median of $35,084. The poverty rate stands at 19.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$52,569-
Families$51,528$61,934
Households$35,084$47,120
Non Families$27,582$28,294

$29,203

Average Income

$35,084

Median Household Income

19.52%

Poverty Rate