HICKORY, NC  28602

Total Population: 29,273

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Median Home Value

$180,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,031

Across all households

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.6%
Two or More Races3.1%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

17.6%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.7%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,031

Mean Household Income

$73,874

Per Capita Income

$30,068

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$180,300

Median Rent

$830/mo

Total Housing Units

12,941

Owner-Occupied

66.2%

Renter-Occupied

33.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

46.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

84.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28602.