Hickory Community Guide | Baker Realty of Lenoir, Inc.

Welcome to Hickory

The City of Hickory, North Carolina is located along the Catawba River at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located along I-40 between Asheville and Charlotte, attractions include fine restaurants and taverns, outdoor adventures on Lake Hickory, downtown restaurants and shopping, hotels, and the Hickory Metro Convention Center special events venue.

Hickory is home to Catawba Valley Community College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, the Hickory Crawdads minor league baseball team, many city parks, lake access to Lake Hickory, and the Hickory Motor Speedway. The downtown SALT Block features a planetarium and science center, and the Symphony and Choral Society.

The Hickory Trail, when completed, will span 10 miles across the city and will include the City Walk, Riverwalk, Aviation Walk, Historic Ridgeview Walk, and Olle Art Walk. Hickory celebrated the grand opening of the City Walk section in December 2021.

Overview for Hickory, NC

42,831 people live in Hickory, where the median age is 38.3 and the average individual income is $32,745. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,831

Total Population

38.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$32,745

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Hickory, NC

Population Households Employment

Hickory has 17,363 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hickory do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,831 people call Hickory home. The population density is 1,392.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,831

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.3

Median Age

48.22 / 51.78%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

17,363

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$32,745

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Hickory, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Hickory. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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