Hickory County, Missouri Population 2023

7,874

Hickory County, Missouri's estimated 2023 population is 7,874 with a growth rate of -1.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hickory County, Missouri is the 98th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 9,627 and has seen a growth of -18.21% since that time.

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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2023 Growth Rate
-1.69% (-135)
County Website
Hickory County
Founded
February 14, 1845
County Seat
Hermitage
2010 Population
9,627
Growth Since 2010
-18.21% (-1,753)

Hickory County, Missouri Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hickory County, Missouri Population by Race

Hickory County, Missouri Population Pyramid 2023

Hickory County, Missouri Median Age

54.8

Total

54.9

Male

54.6

Female

Hickory County, Missouri Adults

There are 6,957 adults, (2,731 of whom are seniors) in Hickory County, Missouri.

Hickory County, Missouri Age Dependency

99.5

Age Dependency Ratio

64.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

34.8

Child Dependency Ratio

Hickory County, Missouri Sex Ratio

Female4,24350.34%
Male4,18649.66%

Hickory County, Missouri Population by Age

Hickory County, Missouri Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.52

Average Family Size

2.45

Average Household Size

83.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Hickory County, Missouri Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Hickory County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Hickory County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.19%.

Hickory County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$25,188

Average Earnings

$27,096

Average Male

$20,452

Average Female

Hickory County, Missouri Earnings by Educational Attainment

Hickory County, Missouri Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Hickory County, Missouri Language

95.67% of Hickory County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.

Hickory County, Missouri Language

Hickory County, Missouri Poverty by Race

rate

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15.42%

Overall Poverty Rate

12.91%

Male Poverty Rate

17.91%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Hickory County, Missouri

The race most likely to be in poverty in Hickory County, Missouri is Multiple, with 80.23% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Hickory County, Missouri is Hispanic, with 2.97% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.02%.

Hickory County, Missouri Poverty

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Hickory County, Missouri Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Hickory County, Missouri Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Hickory County, Missouri Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Hickory County, Missouri Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

51.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

51.6%

Male Marriage Rate

50.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Hickory County, Missouri Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Hickory County, Missouri Marriage

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 45-54.

Hickory County, Missouri Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Hickory County, Missouri Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

763

Number of Veterans

724

Male Veterans

39

Female Veterans

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Hickory County, Missouri Veterans by War

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Hickory County, Missouri Veterans by Age

count

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Hickory County, Missouri Veterans by Race

Hickory County, Missouri Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.54%

Veteran Poverty Rate

53.22%

Veteran Disability Rate

Hickory County, Missouri Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

40.3%

Labor Force Participation

37%

Employment Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

Hickory County, Missouri Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Hickory County, Missouri Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Hickory County, Missouri Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

71.91%

Born in Hickory County, Missouri

102.74%

Native Born

0.76%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.76%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

102.74% of Hickory County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 71.91% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Hickory County, Missouri Place of Birth

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