Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory: The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Hickory is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hickory Museum of Art and the Hickory Canopy Walk.
About
Hickory is a city located in the county of Catawba in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,010 and a population density of 515 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,473 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Hickory is a city located primarily in Catawba County, with formal boundaries extending into Burke and Caldwell counties. The city lies in the U.S. state of North Carolina. At the time of the 2020 census, Hickory's population was 43,490.
The city of Hickory was founded in 1851 as a depot on the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad between Charlotte and Columbia, SC. The town was named for Dr. Richard Huckleberry, a prominent railroad official who had been instrumental in securing a charter for the line through western North Carolina.
Hickory is home to Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC), with campuses located in Newton Grove and Lenoir. A new campus is planned for downtown Hickory at an area near the historic train depot.
The first commercial nuclear power plant west of the Mississippi River was completed in 1973 at Catawba Nuclear Station in nearby Conover.
Quick Facts about Hickory
| Population : | 41,473 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Catawba County |
| Postal code : | 28601–28603 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 77.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,188 feet / 362 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:38:17 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 534 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hickory is located at 35°43'59"N 81°20'28"W (35.7331900, -81.3412000).
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Demographics
The population of Hickory increased by 3.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 40,010 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,938 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,947 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,948 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,035 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,143 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,425 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,776 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,983 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,171 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,473 | 0.73% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,556 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,047 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,436 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,039 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 822 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $116,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,134 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $558 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,139 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,548 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 346,555 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 504,518 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,496 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,354 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,115 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,448 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 709 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 218 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,116 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,161 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,419.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.21 |
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People born in Hickory (43)
People born in Hickory, including entrepreneur Chris Hughes, actor Matthew Settle, soccer player Brad Knighton, .
List
- Cass Ballenger (American politician (1926-2015)) he was born in 06/12/1926
- Gunner (American professional wrestler) he was born in 06/06/1982
- Kenneth Lamar Holland (American politician) he was born in 24/11/1934
- Bob Warlick (basketball player) he was born in 20/03/1941
- Chris Washburn (American basketball player) he was born in 13/05/1965
- Rick Barnes (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 17/07/1954
- Andy Houston (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 07/11/1970
- Andy Petree (American motorsports commentator, team owner and driver) he was born in 15/08/1958
- Austin M. Allran (American politician) he was born in 13/12/1951
- Bobby Lutz (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 04/04/1958
- Brian Frasure (American paralympic sprinter) he was born in 02/02/1973
- Carl Murchison (American psychologist) he was born in 03/12/1887
- Charlie Frye (American baseball player) he was born in 17/07/1914
- Dick Marlowe (American baseball player) he was born in 27/06/1929
- Douglas E. Moore (American minister) he was born in 01/01/1928
- E. Patrick Johnson (American academic) he was born in 01/03/1967
- Ernie Warlick (American football player (1932-2012)) he was born in 21/07/1932
- Gary Sain (former NASCAR driver)
Schools in Hickory
College & universities near Hickory, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hickory, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Hickory
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Post Office | Hickory (NC) | 28602 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Hickory , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 2,373 people.
- Hickory , Mississippi town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 515 people.
- Hickory , Oklahoma town in Murray County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 75 people.
Other cities in Catawba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catawba County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 13,224 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States |
| Saint Stephens | 8,759 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Conover | 8,573 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,075 | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Longview | 4,871 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maiden | 3,421 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Claremont | 1,414 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,007 | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Catawba | 627 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brookford | 381 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Hickory distances to largest North Carolina cities
