Hickory County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 8,861 with a growth rate of 1.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hickory County, Missouri is the 91st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 9,646 and has seen a growth of -8.14% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,576 | 143 | 1.52% |
| 2028 | 9,433 | 143 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 9,290 | 143 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 9,147 | 143 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 9,004 | 143 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 8,861 | 143 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 8,718 | 143 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 8,575 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 8,572 | 273 | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 8,299 | -1,197 | -12.61% |
| 2019 | 9,496 | 80 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 9,416 | 20 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 9,396 | 29 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 9,367 | 98 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 9,269 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 9,292 | -57 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 9,349 | -95 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 9,444 | -170 | -1.77% |
| 2011 | 9,614 | -32 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 9,646 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,335 | 968 | 15.2% |
| 1980 | 6,367 | 1,886 | 42.09% |
| 1970 | 4,481 | -35 | -0.78% |
| 1960 | 4,516 | -871 | -16.17% |
| 1950 | 5,387 | -1,119 | -17.2% |
| 1940 | 6,506 | 76 | 1.18% |
| 1930 | 6,430 | -603 | -8.57% |
| 1920 | 7,033 | -1,708 | -19.54% |
| 1910 | 8,741 | -1,244 | -12.46% |
| 1900 | 9,985 | 532 | 5.63% |
| 1890 | 9,453 | 2,066 | 27.97% |
| 1880 | 7,387 | 935 | 14.49% |
| 1870 | 6,452 | 1,747 | 37.13% |
| 1860 | 4,705 | 2,376 | 102.02% |
| 1850 | 2,329 | -7,247 | -75.68% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,075 | 94.99% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,457 | 2.42 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 1,606 | 3.2 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 1,571 | 1.17 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Male | 140 | 5.59 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 140 | 4.41 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 605 | 9.4% |
| Associates Degree | 486 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 571 | 8.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 201 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,016 | 46.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 1,388 | 21.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,162 | 5,442 | 733 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 173 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 12 |
| Other Race | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,556 | $46,979 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,813 | $48,162 | $61,594 |
| High School Graduate | $28,201 | $29,815 | $23,352 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,417 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $29,203 | $32,924 | $24,078 |
| Some College | $28,517 | $29,553 | $22,192 |
$29,203
Average Earnings
$32,924
Average Male
$24,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Hickory County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,806 | 1,522 | 19.5% |
| Multiple | 340 | 103 | 30.29% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 2 | 1.39% |
| Other | 25 | 1 | 4% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.1%
Male Poverty Rate
23.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickory County, Missouri is Multiple, with 30.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickory County, Missouri is Hispanic, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.46% |
| Some College | 21.68% |
| High School | 18.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.32% |
| Female Employed | 19.98% |
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,528 | $61,934 |
| Households | $35,084 | $47,120 |
| Married Families | $52,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,582 | $28,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
840
Number of Veterans
792
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 458 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 304 |
| 75+ | 296 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 11.83% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 21.21% |
| Other Race | 11 | 44% |
| Black | 5 | 45.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.8%
Born in Hickory County, Missouri
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.82% of Hickory County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 68.8% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.