Hickman city, Kentucky
City
Population: 2,033
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Kentucky , Kentucky
Census Bureau data for Hickman city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Hickman city
- What is the poverty rate in Hickman city?
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The poverty rate in Hickman city is 29.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Hickman city?
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$68,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Hickman city?
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The median gross rent in Hickman city is $414 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Hickman city residents have a college degree?
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13.9% of adults in Hickman city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
2,033
Median Age
41.0
Female
44.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 63.5%
Black 35.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
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Per Capita Income
$56,659
Median Family Income
$46,510
Poverty Rate
29.8%
+18.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
53.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.9%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,032
Owner-Occupied
48.8%
Renter-Occupied
51.2%
Vacancy Rate
26.0%
Median Home Value
$68,700
-$123,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$414
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
72.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.9%
-13.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.4%
Some College / Associate
12.9%
Less Than High School
11.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
31.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
+3.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.7%
Self-Employed
5.8%
Government Workers
11.0%
Private For-Profit
82.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.6 min
Drove Alone
85.9%
Carpool
1.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.7%
Walked
4.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
764
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
22.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 17.7%
Working age (18–64): 82.3%
65 and over: 14.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.8%
With a Disability
30.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.0%
Uninsured
9.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.1%
Has a Computer
79.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
70.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023