Hickman County, Kentucky
Hickman County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Hickman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,902 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,364 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 204 years ago in 1821.
County Snapshot
Hickman County at a glance
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ClintonPopulation 1,244
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Quick Facts about Hickman County
| Population | 4,364 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Hickman County |
| Area | 655 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6782,-88.9762 |
| Named for | Paschal Hickman |
| Capital | Clinton |
| Establishment | December 19, 1821 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:33:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Hickman County is located at 36°40'41"N 88°58'34"W (36.6781700, -88.9762200). It has 6 neighbors: Carlisle County, Fulton County, Graves County, Mississippi County, Obion County and Weakley County.
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The largest city of Hickman County is Clinton with a population of 1,244. . See all Hickman County cities & populated places.
Hickman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hickman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1,244 | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Ch...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hickman County decreased by 12.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,902 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,783 | -2.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,737 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,708 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,679 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,612 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,607 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,518 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,431 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,380 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,364 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Hickman County (3)
People born in Hickman County, including politician Robert Burns Smith, politician Edward Crossland, politician Robert Humphreys, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hickman County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 25,387 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
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| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
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| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
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| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
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