Hickman is a city located in Fulton County Kentucky. Hickman has a 2024 population of 2,284. It is also the county seat of Fulton County. Hickman is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,359 in 2020.
The average household income in Hickman is $40,003 with a poverty rate of 32.28%. The median age in Hickman is 42.8 years: 39.3 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hickman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,214 | 64.44% |
| Black or African American | 660 | 35.03% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.32% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 630 | 2.32 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Non Family | 389 | 1.35 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Married | 165 | 3.38 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 76 | 4.95 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 21.7% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 9.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 548 | 39.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 8.48% |
| Some College | 211 | 15.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 947 | 725 | 111 |
| Black | 430 | 240 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,607 | $51,214 | $34,330 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,637 | $34,625 | $22,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,917 | $35,850 | $24,342 |
| Some College | $28,611 | $36,625 | $23,333 |
$32,917
Average Earnings
$35,850
Average Male
$24,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.4% of Hickman residents speak only English, while 0.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 858 | 285 | 33.22% |
| Black | 591 | 179 | 30.29% |
| Native | 6 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 4 | 2 | 50% |
32.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.04%
Male Poverty Rate
36.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickman is Native, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickman is Black, with 30.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.79% |
| High School | 26.19% |
| Some College | 25.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 68.18% |
| Male Employed | 6.81% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,813 | $67,023 |
| Households | $31,000 | $40,003 |
| Married Families | $72,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,028 | $22,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 77 | 13.7% |
| White | 51 | 4.72% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.1%
Labor Force Participation
31.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.97%
Born in Hickman
99.89%
Native Born
0.11%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.89% of Hickman residents were born in the United States, with 46.97% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,191 | -18 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 2,209 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,228 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 2,247 | -18 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 2,265 | -19 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 2,284 | -19 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 2,303 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 2,316 | -34 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 2,350 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 2,359 | 243 | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 2,116 | -22 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 2,138 | -33 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 2,171 | -13 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 2,184 | -24 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 2,208 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,211 | -40 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 2,251 | -57 | -2.47% |
| 2012 | 2,308 | -65 | -2.74% |
| 2011 | 2,373 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 2,393 | 0 | 0% |