Hickory County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,585 | — | #2,601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,390 | -47.6% | #3,081 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.2 years | +41.9% | #57 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,100 | -37.5% | #1,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | -44.3% | #2,944 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +56.8% | #2,649 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hickory County has a population of 8,585, making it the #2,601 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.2 years, which is 41.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hickory County is $39,390, ranking #3,081 out of 3,222 counties — 47.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 13.7%.
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The median home value in Hickory County is $176,100 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $648/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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86.8% of residents in Hickory County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.
About Hickory County, Missouri
Hickory County, Missouri has a total population of 8,585, making it the 2,601st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hickory County is 55.2 years, which is 41.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hickory County is $39,390, which ranks #3,081 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7%.
The median home value in Hickory County is $176,100, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Hickory County pay a median gross rent of $648 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hickory County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.6 min.
Hickory County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Hickory County, Missouri 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.