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Hickory (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Hickory, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)29.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,490.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.79% (348)
Growth Since 20207.59% (3119)
Rank in State25th
Rank in Country1009th

The population of Hickory, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 44,186. This is an increase of 0.79% (348 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Hickory by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Hickory by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Hickory by Age

Hickory Population Pyramid 2022
Hickory Median Age
37.8
Total
37.2
Male
38.5
Female
Hickory Sex Ratio
48.01%
19,716
Male
51.99%
21,351
Female
Hickory Age Dependency Ratio
26.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37
Child Dependency Ratio
Hickory Adults
31,776
Adults
(6,651 of whom are seniors) in Hickory.

Population of Hickory by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate