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
9th
Median Household Income $60,867 -19.0% #2,003 / 3,222
38th
Median Age 45.2 years +16.2% #717 / 3,222
78th
Median Home Value $115,700 -59.0% #2,751 / 3,222
14th
Median Gross Rent $718 -38.3% #2,652 / 3,222
18th
Poverty Rate 20.5% +62.5% #2,711 / 3,222
16th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$60,867 −19.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,003 of 3,222
38th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,313 −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,047 of 3,222
36th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.5% +62.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,711 of 3,222
16th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #703 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1% −55.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,801 of 3,222
13th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,218 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$115,700 −59.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,751 of 3,222
14th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$718 −38.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,652 of 3,222
18th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.8% +10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile
70.8% Homeownership

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Health

91.4% of residents in Hickman County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.

91.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.4% −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,848 of 3,222
43th percentile

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.