State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
554.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.95%
Growth Since 2010
-2.08%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hickory, Mississippi Population 2021
519
Hickory is a city located in Newton County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 519, it is the 200th largest city in Mississippi and the 13146th largest city in the United States . Hickory is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 530 in 2010. Hickory reached it's highest population of 534 in 2014. Spanning over 1 miles, Hickory has a population density of 555 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hickory is $45,924 with a poverty rate of 46.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $387 per month, and the median house value is $65,000. The median age in Hickory is 33.5 years, 39.1 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.
Hickory Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hickory was:
- Black or African American: 64.87%
- White: 34.34%
- Two or more races: 0.63%
- Asian: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Hickory, Mississippi is 519 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 534.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 530.
Hickory, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 410 | 64.87% |
| White | 217 | 34.34% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
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Hickory Population by Race
Hickory Population Pyramid $2021
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Hickory Population by Age
Hickory Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 207 | 3.05 | 78.3 |
| Married | 118 | 3.19 | 94.1 |
| Female | 65 | 3.37 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 13 | 0 | 92.3 |
| Male | 11 | 2.09 | 100 |
3.19
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
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Hickory Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 8.67% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 30.92% |
| Some College | 83 | 23.99% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 26.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 3.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.47% |
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Hickory Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hickory Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 207 | 174 | |
| White | 137 | 130 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Hickory Educational Attainment by Race
Hickory Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hickory Language by Age
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Hickory Language
100.00% of Hickory residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Hickory Language
46.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.06%
Male Poverty Rate
46.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hickory
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickory is Black, with 70.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickory is White, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 28.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.65%.
Hickory Poverty
Hickory Poverty Rate by Education
Hickory Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Hickory Married by Age and Sex
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Hickory Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hickory Marital Status by Race
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Hickory Marital Status
Hickory Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 6.80% |
| Black | 7 | 2.80% |
| Asian | 1 | 100.00% |
Hickory Veterans by Race
Hickory Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hickory Veterans by Education
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46%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Hickory Employment by Age
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Hickory Employment by Race
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Hickory Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.84% of Hickory residents were born in the United States, with 90.66% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hickory Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 519 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 524 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 529 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 534 | 5 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 529 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 531 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 532 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 534 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 530 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 529 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 526 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 531 | 0.00% |