Hickory County's estimated 2026 population is 8,868 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hickory County is the 93rd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 9,646 and has seen a growth of -8.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hickory County includes 94.99% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.99%)
Two or more races (4.05%)
Asian (0.53%)
Other race (0.29%)
Black or African American (0.13%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,075 | 94.99% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hickory County's average per capita income is $29,203. Household income levels show a median of $35,084. The poverty rate stands at 19.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $52,569 | - |
| Families | $51,528 | $61,934 |
| Households | $35,084 | $47,120 |
| Non Families | $27,582 | $28,294 |
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