Hickory is a town located in Newton County Mississippi. Hickory has a 2024 population of 405. Hickory is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 408 in 2020.
The average household income in Hickory is $71,032 with a poverty rate of 37.02%. The median age in Hickory is 39.3 years: 39.4 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hickory was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 274 | 58.3% |
| White | 169 | 35.96% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 154 | 3.05 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 102 | 3.29 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.12 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 16 | 5.63 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 28.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 7.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.51% |
| High School Graduate | 94 | 32.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 56 | 19.65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 152 | 137 | 7 |
| White | 115 | 107 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $68,750 | $37,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $45,833 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $28,125 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $43,472 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $53,125 | $28,967 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$43,472
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Hickory residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 274 | 151 | 55.11% |
| Multiple | 26 | 18 | 69.23% |
| White | 168 | 5 | 2.98% |
37.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.67%
Male Poverty Rate
37.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickory is Multiple, with 69.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickory is White, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.74% |
| Some College | 36.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 29.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,444 | $83,240 |
| Households | - | $71,032 |
| Married Families | $90,577 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $20,512 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 12 | 6.74% |
| White | 10 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
87.02%
Born in Hickory
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.79% of Hickory residents were born in the United States, with 87.02% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 401 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 402 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 403 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 403 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 404 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 405 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 406 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 405 | -3 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 408 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 408 | -110 | -21.24% |
| 2019 | 518 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 523 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 522 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 526 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 527 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 530 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 528 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 529 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 526 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 528 | 0 | 0% |