Hickory, North Carolina

Detailed report on the medium sized city located in Catawba County, North Carolina (NC).

Hickory, NC is classified as a city by the U.S. Census Bureau and is located in Catawba county. The average number of disabilities per resident is roughly the same as most other cities in this state. The majority of disabilities in Hickory fall under the categories of employment (25%), physical (24%), and go-outside-home (22%).

In Catawba County, roughly 87% of all residents and 88% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in this county are covered with health insurance as often as in most other cities in North Carolina. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
0.27 per 10,000 residents (1 per 37,222 residents)
North Carolina
0.19 per 10,000 residents (1 per 51,598 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
169.52 per 10,000 residents (1 per 59 residents)
North Carolina
38.02 per 10,000 residents (1 per 263 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
1.61 per 10,000 residents (1 per 6,204 residents)
North Carolina
0.38 per 10,000 residents (1 per 26,391 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
1.07 per 10,000 residents (1 per 9,305 residents)
North Carolina
0.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 48,490 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
11.55 per 10,000 residents (1 per 866 residents)
North Carolina
3.63 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,753 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
0.54 per 10,000 residents (1 per 18,611 residents)
North Carolina
0.13 per 10,000 residents (1 per 75,227 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Hickory
1.34 per 10,000 residents (1 per 7,444 residents)
North Carolina
0.52 per 10,000 residents (1 per 19,074 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Catawba County
87.2%
North Carolina
85.9%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Catawba County
88.0%
North Carolina
87.8%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Hickory
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.10 residents)
North Carolina
0.35 per resident (1 per 2.88 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
1,271 (10.6%)
Physical
2,824 (23.5%)
Mental
1,457 (12.1%)
Self-care
811 (6.8%)
Go-outside-home
2,599 (21.7%)
Employment
3,031 (25.3%)

People

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In 2000, Hickory had a total population of 37,222 which was largely located in urban areas. The city's population consisted of 8,669 children and 5,058 seniors. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other cities.

Racially, Hickory is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white. Overall, the city has a low amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a single race.

An above average portion of the city's population (60%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this city is roughly the same as most other cities in North Carolina (10% vs 5% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Hickory
37,222
North Carolina
8,049,313
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Hickory
17,912 (48.1%)
North Carolina
3,942,695 (49.0%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Hickory
19,310 (51.9%)
North Carolina
4,106,618 (51.0%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Hickory
34.6
North Carolina
35.3
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Hickory
8,669 (23.3%)
North Carolina
1,964,047 (24.4%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Hickory
23,495 (63.1%)
North Carolina
5,116,218 (63.6%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Hickory
5,058 (13.6%)
North Carolina
969,048 (12.0%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Hickory
15,884 (42.7%)
North Carolina
3,789,221 (47.1%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Hickory
3,034 (8.2%)
North Carolina
576,718 (7.2%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Hickory
28,747 (77.2%)
North Carolina
5,804,656 (72.1%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Hickory
5,243 (14.1%)
North Carolina
1,737,545 (21.6%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Hickory
1,450 (3.9%)
North Carolina
113,689 (1.4%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Hickory
70 (0.2%)
North Carolina
99,551 (1.2%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Hickory
24 (0.1%)
North Carolina
3,983 (0.0%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Hickory
542 (1.5%)
North Carolina
103,260 (1.3%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Hickory
1,146 (3.1%)
North Carolina
186,629 (2.3%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Hickory
2,863 (7.7%)
North Carolina
378,963 (4.7%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in North Carolina

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Hickory
22,296 (59.9%)
North Carolina
5,073,066 (63.0%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Hickory
3,704 (10.0%)
North Carolina
430,000 (5.3%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Hickory has 9,369 families with an average of 2.98 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (73%) and children over the age of eighteen (54%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Hickory
9,369
North Carolina
2,158,869
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Hickory
2.98
North Carolina
2.98
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Hickory
6,851 (73.1%)
North Carolina
1,645,346 (76.2%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Hickory
1,885 (20.1%)
North Carolina
389,997 (18.1%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Hickory
633 (6.8%)
North Carolina
123,526 (5.7%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Hickory
1,221 (13.0%)
North Carolina
249,471 (11.6%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Hickory
819 (8.7%)
North Carolina
181,009 (8.4%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Hickory
2,244 (24.0%)
North Carolina
565,168 (26.2%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Hickory
5,085 (54.3%)
North Carolina
1,163,221 (53.9%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Hickory was $47,522 which is on par with state levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other cities in North Carolina. The amount of women with college degrees in this city is on par with state levels. The number of well paid women city wide is about average. The total number of men with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The amount of well paid men is average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Hickory
4,102 (11.0%)
North Carolina
958,667 (11.9%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Hickory
5,947 (63.5%)
North Carolina
1,429,739 (66.2%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Hickory
560 (5.5%)
North Carolina
135,802 (6.4%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Hickory
2,469 (22.0%)
North Carolina
455,282 (19.3%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Hickory
$47,522
North Carolina
$46,335
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Hickory
$37,236
North Carolina
$39,184
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Hickory
4,053 (30.9%)
North Carolina
805,738 (29.1%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Hickory
4,353 (38.8%)
North Carolina
739,050 (29.4%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 19,211 actively employed workers in this city. The industries who employ the most female workers in Hickory are: education and health, manufacturing, and retail trade. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, retail trade, and education and health.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
85 (0.8%)
Construction
804 (7.8%)
Manufacturing
3,593 (34.7%)
Wholesale trade
614 (5.9%)
Retail trade
1,318 (12.7%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
476 (4.6%)
Information
167 (1.6%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
455 (4.4%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
652 (6.3%)
Education, health, and social services
829 (8.0%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
692 (6.7%)
Other services
416 (4.0%)
Public administration
252 (2.4%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
0 (0.0%)
Construction
78 (0.9%)
Manufacturing
2,306 (26.0%)
Wholesale trade
208 (2.3%)
Retail trade
1,222 (13.8%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
154 (1.7%)
Information
79 (0.9%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
435 (4.9%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
546 (6.2%)
Education, health, and social services
2,486 (28.1%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
734 (8.3%)
Other services
459 (5.2%)
Public administration
151 (1.7%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Hickory spends about 18.7 minutes each way to get to work, which is less than other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Hickory
18.7 minutes
North Carolina
25.1 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Hickory
15,278 (82.0%)
North Carolina
3,046,666 (81.6%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Hickory
17 (0.1%)
North Carolina
3,610 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Hickory
2,744 (14.7%)
North Carolina
538,264 (14.4%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Hickory
97 (0.5%)
North Carolina
34,803 (0.9%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Hickory
44 (0.2%)
North Carolina
6,840 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Hickory
337 (1.8%)
North Carolina
74,147 (2.0%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
618 (3.3%)
5 to 9 minutes
3,273 (17.6%)
10 to 14 minutes
4,682 (25.1%)
15 to 19 minutes
4,069 (21.8%)
20 to 24 minutes
2,821 (15.1%)
25 to 29 minutes
766 (4.1%)
30 to 24 minutes
1,098 (5.9%)
35 to 39 minutes
166 (0.9%)
40 to 44 minutes
187 (1.0%)
45 to 59 minutes
374 (2.0%)
60 to 89 minutes
341 (1.8%)
90 or more minutes
233 (1.3%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
248 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
191 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
622 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
1,583 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
2,287 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
2,681 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
3,366 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
2,035 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
1,103 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
918 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
338 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
129 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
1,610 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
1,517 (8.1%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Hickory had 16,571 total households which, on average, contained 2.5 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.35. Households in this city have a value that is above average when compared to other cities. Real estate taxes here are much higher when compared to state levels ($1,133). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Hickory
16,571
North Carolina
3,523,944
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
4,954 (29.9%)
2 person households
5,128 (30.9%)
3 person households
2,343 (14.1%)
4 person households
1,789 (10.8%)
5 person households
705 (4.3%)
6 person households
241 (1.5%)
7 or more person households
212 (1.3%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Hickory
2.5
North Carolina
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
237 (1.4%)
1 bedroom households
2,295 (13.8%)
2 bedroom households
6,202 (37.4%)
3 bedroom households
5,331 (32.2%)
4 bedroom households
2,156 (13.0%)
5 bedroom or more households
494 (3.0%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Hickory
$125,000
North Carolina
$108,300
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Hickory
$1,133
North Carolina
$826
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Hickory
22.1%
North Carolina
24.3%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Hickory
2.35
North Carolina
2.49
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Hickory
1974
North Carolina
1978
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
685 (4.1%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
1,543 (9.3%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
1,310 (7.9%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
3,104 (18.7%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
2,755 (16.6%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
2,532 (15.3%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
2,137 (12.9%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
1,208 (7.3%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
1,441 (8.7%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Hickory
1,199 (7.2%)
North Carolina
391,931 (11.1%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Hickory
9,369 (56.5%)
North Carolina
2,158,869 (61.3%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Hickory
8,451 (51.0%)
North Carolina
2,172,355 (61.6%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Hickory
71 (0.4%)
North Carolina
134,870 (3.8%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Hickory
73 (0.2%)
North Carolina
73,466 (0.9%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
828
Latitude:
35.737682
Longitude:
-81.328372
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This city observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
28.07 Square Miles
Water Area:
0.01 Square Miles
County:
Catawba County
Zip Codes:
28601, 28602, 28603
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
29.40%
German
16.75%
United States or American
13.47%
English
10.03%
Irish
8.01%
Scotch-Irish
3.98%
Scottish
2.80%
Dutch
2.68%
Italian
2.18%
French (except Basque)
2.02%
African
0.93%
European
0.91%
Polish
0.91%
Swedish
0.85%
British
0.81%
Norwegian
0.52%
Welsh
0.51%
French Canadian
0.46%
Romanian
0.37%
Swiss
0.24%
Canadian
0.21%
Portuguese
0.19%
Scandinavian
0.18%
Russian
0.16%
Acadian/Cajun
0.15%
Austrian
0.13%
Lithuanian
0.13%
Hungarian
0.12%
Czech
0.12%
Australian
0.12%
 
 

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  • Discuss or link back to us on your website or blog
  • Ensure your family and friends know about our services

Support for your Organization

If you represent a health care provider, government entity, library or university, we would like to support you. See our organization support page to see how we can help.

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Become a Member

Join the interactive health community! As a member you can: monitor your providers, participate in groups, discuss issues, and more. Membership is free and takes less than a minute!

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