Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina
Hickory: City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
About
Hickory is a city located in the county of Catawba in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,010 and a population density of 515 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,473 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Hickory
| Population : | 41,473 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Catawba County |
| Postal code : | 28601–28603 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 77.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,188 feet / 362 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:17:43 (6th June 2023) |
| Density : | 534 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hickory is located at 35°43'59"N 81°20'28"W (35.7331900, -81.3412000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hickory
Demographics
The population of Hickory increased by 3.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,938 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,947 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,948 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,035 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,143 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,425 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,776 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,983 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,171 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,473 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,556 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,047 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,436 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,039 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 822 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,134 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $558 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,139 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,548 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 346,555 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 504,518 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,496 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,354 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,115 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,448 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 709 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 218 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,116 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,161 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,419.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.21 |
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Where ot Eat in Hickory
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Where to Stay in Hickory
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People born in Hickory (43)
People born in Hickory, including entrepreneur Chris Hughes, actor Matthew Settle, soccer player Brad Knighton, .
List
- Cass Ballenger (American politician (1926-2015)) he was born in 06/12/1926
- Gunner (American professional wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1982
- Kenneth Lamar Holland (American politician) he was born in 24/11/1934
- Bob Warlick (basketball player) he was born in 20/03/1941
- Chris Washburn (American basketball player) he was born in 13/05/1965
- Rick Barnes (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 17/07/1954
- Andy Houston (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 07/11/1970
- Andy Petree (American motorsports commentator, team owner and driver) he was born in 15/08/1958
- Austin M. Allran (American politician) he was born in 13/12/1951
- Bobby Lutz (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 04/04/1958
- Brian Frasure (American paralympic sprinter) he was born in 02/02/1973
- Carl Murchison (American psychologist) he was born in 03/12/1887
- Charlie Frye (American baseball player) he was born in 17/07/1914
- Dick Marlowe (American baseball player) he was born in 27/06/1929
- Douglas E. Moore (American minister) he was born in 01/01/1928
- E. Patrick Johnson (American academic) he was born in 01/03/1967
- Ernie Warlick (American football player (1932-2012)) he was born in 21/07/1932
- Gary Sain (former NASCAR driver)
Schools in Hickory
College & universities near Hickory, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hickory, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Hickory
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Post Office | Hickory (NC) | 28602 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Hickory , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,373 people.
- Hickory , Mississippi town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 515 people.
- Hickory , Oklahoma town in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 75 people.
Other cities in Catawba County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Catawba County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 13,224 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States |
| Saint Stephens | 8,759 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Conover | 8,573 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,075 | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Longview | 4,871 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maiden | 3,421 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Claremont | 1,414 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,007 | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Catawba | 627 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brookford | 381 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hickory distances to largest North Carolina cities
