Hickman County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,439 | — | #2,937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,867 | -19.0% | #2,003 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.2 years | +16.2% | #717 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,700 | -59.0% | #2,751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $718 | -38.3% | #2,652 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.5% | #2,711 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hickman County has a population of 4,439, making it the #2,937 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hickman County is $60,867, ranking #2,003 out of 3,222 counties — 19.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Hickman County is $115,700 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $718/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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91.4% of residents in Hickman County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Hickman County, Kentucky
Hickman County, Kentucky has a total population of 4,439, making it the 2,937th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hickman County is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hickman County is $60,867, which ranks #2,003 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Hickman County is $115,700, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Hickman County pay a median gross rent of $718 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hickman County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Hickman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.2%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Hickman County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.