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Crime in Hickory summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hickory. Key points include:
There were 1,444 total crimes in Hickory in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hickory is 3,231.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hickory is 407.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hickory is 2,824.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hickory is 52.50% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hickory Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hickory / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,444 | 3,231.7 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 182 | 407.3 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 25 | 56.0 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 145 | 324.5 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,262 | 2,824.4 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 183 | 409.6 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 961 | 2,150.8 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 118 | 264.1 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hickory summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hickory. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hickory is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hickory is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hickory is $293,999.
The median income in Hickory is $64,576.
Hickory's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hickory Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hickory | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 97 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hickory, NC Weather
The average high in Hickory is 69.7° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 84.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 4.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hickory |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hickory Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hickory
The current population in Hickory is 44,258. The population has increased 10.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44,258 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 43,747 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 43,352 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 42,831 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 41,067 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 40,634 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 40,402 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 40,157 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 40,274 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 40,172 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 40,108 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 40,178 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 40,075 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 39,990 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 39,932 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hickory
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Hickory is:
62.6% White with 27,704 White residents.
13.0% African American with 5,733 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.
4.8% Asian with 2,106 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 138 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,831 Two Or More residents.
15.2% Hispanic with 6,709 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hickory | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 13.0% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hickory
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Hickory is 51.4% female with 22,768 female residents.
Hickory is 48.6% male with 21,490 male residents.
| Gender | Hickory | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hickory for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Hickory completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hickory completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Hickory completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hickory completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Hickory completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Hickory completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Hickory completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hickory completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hickory completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hickory | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hickory, North Carolina
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6.4% of households in Hickory earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Hickory earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Hickory earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Hickory earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Hickory earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Hickory earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Hickory earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Hickory earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Hickory earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Hickory earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hickory | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
