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Hickory, NC

Founded 1870Caldwell CountyElev. 362 m
Population
43,747
Median home
$248,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Hickory

Hickory is home to roughly 43,747 residents. Hickory was founded in 1870 and sits in Caldwell County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $63,361. Homes carry a median value of $248,300, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.3%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,747
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$63,361
Per-capita income
$36,266
Poverty rate
16.9%
High-school grad or higher
89.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
11%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.9%
Black13.3%
Asian4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.2%
Sales & office19.6%
Production, transportation & material moving18.5%
Service13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$248,300
Median gross rent
$975/mo
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median year built
1983
Households
17,309
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hickory has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading48%
Math38%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Challenger Early College HighHighGrades 9–12
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hickory HighHighGrades 9–12
Saint Stephens HighHighGrades 9–12
Grandview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Harry M Arndt MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Northview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Clyde Campbell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Longview ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Mountain View ElementaryElementary
Oakwood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Ray Childers ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Snow Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Southwest PrimaryElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% above national
Hickory501
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% above national
Hickory3,035
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hickory Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hickory.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Catawba County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hickory is in Catawba County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hickory was founded in 1870 and sits in Caldwell County. Elevation ~362 m.

Map of Hickory
Hickory, NC
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Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elliott-Carnegie LibraryHouck's ChapelLentz, John A., HouseMoretz, John Alfred, HouseFirst Presbyterian ChurchPiedmont Wagon CompanyGeitner, Clement, HousePropst House
Notable people from Hickory
Chris HughesChad LailRobert DillinghamLandon DickersonBrad KnightonBessie Blount GriffinRyan HillCass BallengerRyan SuccopKenneth Lamar Holland
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Nearby cities
Statesville (25 mi)Mooresville (30 mi)Cornelius (31 mi)Huntersville (34 mi)Gastonia (35 mi)Kannapolis (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hickory, NC (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hickory, North Carolina.

Joshua Newton Clark, 42
Hickory · Burke County · 28602
AKA Josh Newton Clark, Joshua N Clark
Darryl Lamont Brown, 41
Hickory · 28602
AKA Darryl L Brown, Joseph Brown
Steven Lee Jackson, 57
Hickory · Burke County · 28602
AKA Steve Jackson, Lee Jackson
Daniel Ray Jr Green, 71
Hickory · Catawba County · 28601
AKA Dan Green
Rick Alan Martell, 43
Hickory · Catawba County · 28601
David Wayne Hill, 37
Hickory · Burke County · 28602
Davis Euicho Chung, 66
Hickory · Catawba County · 28601
David Martin Jones, 62
Hickory · Burke County · 28602
AKA David Jones, D J Jones
Bobby Joe Watts, 58
Hickory · Catawba County · 28602
AKA Joe Watts, Bobby J Watts
Robert Joshua Miller, 44
Hickory · Catawba County · 28602
AKA Joshua Miller, Robert Miller
Johnny Fredrick Hill, 55
Hickory · Alexander County · 28601
AKA Fredrick Hill, Johnny F Hill
Johnny Ray Allen, 54
Hickory · Catawba County · 28602
AKA Ray Allen, Johnny R Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hickory — frequently asked

What is the population of Hickory, North Carolina?
Hickory has a population of about 43,747, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hickory?
The median home value in Hickory is $248,300, and the median gross rent is $975/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hickory safe? What is the crime rate?
Hickory Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 501 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hickory face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Catawba County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Hickory?
Hickory has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hickory?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Hickory. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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