Hickory County, Missouri
Hickory County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Hickory County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,627 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hermitage. The county was created 181 years ago in 1844.
County Snapshot
Hickory County at a glance
Hickory County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Missouri counties
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HermitagePopulation 461
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Quick Facts about Hickory County
| Population | 9,586 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Area | 1066 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9408,-93.3207 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Altitude | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Capital | Hermitage |
| Establishment | January 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:18:34 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Hickory County is located at 37°56'27"N 93°19'15"W (37.9407900, -93.3207200). It has 5 neighbors: Benton County, Camden County, Dallas County, Polk and Saint Clair County.
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The largest city of Hickory County is Hermitage with a population of 461. Other cities include, Weaubleau population 410, Wheatland population 373, White Cloud population 360 and Preston population 220. See all Hickory County cities & populated places.
Hickory County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hickory County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | 461 | City in Hickory County, Missouri |
| Weaubleau | 410 | City in Hickory County, Missouri, United States |
| Wheatland | 373 | City in Missouri, United States |
| White Cloud | 360 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Preston | 220 | Village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States |
| Cross Timbers | 213 | City in Hickory County, Missouri, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Most...
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Official Website- Hermitage
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hickory County decreased by 0.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,615 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,443 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,347 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,292 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,266 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,356 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,395 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,458 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,544 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,586 | 0.44% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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