Demographics in Hickory, NC
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Hickory?
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
43,747
Male
21,484
49.1%
Female
22,263
50.9%
Median Age
37.7
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White68.3%
Black13.5%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian4.2%
Two or More8.4%
Other4.9%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
23.6%
High School or Higher
39.0%
Foreign Born
8.9%
Veterans
5.4%
Married
38.0%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Hickory, NC has a population of 43,747 with a median age of 37.7. The racial makeup is 68.3% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 13.5% Black, 4.2% Asian. About 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.9%.