Hickory
Census-designated place in Graves County, Kentucky
Hickory is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Graves County, Kentucky, with 235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mayfield, 5.5 miles S.
- 235residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 264 / sq mipopulation density
- 42051ZIP code
About Hickory
Hickory (also, Hickory Grove) is a census-designated place in Graves County, Kentucky, United States. It is located north of Mayfield and 18 miles (29 km) south of Paducah in far western Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, Hickory had a population of 235.
Hickory was laid out in 1856 along the tracks of Illinois Central Gulf railroad, and named for the large hickory trees dotting the landscape. A post office called Hickory Grove was established in 1858, and the name of the post office was designated Hickory in 1914.
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Hickory had 235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 264 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hickory at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Graves County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 235 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8174° N, 88.6479° W |
| ZIP code | 42051 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2136316 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hickory
- Mayfield5.5 mi S
- Lowes8.0 mi NW
- Fancy Farm8.1 mi W
- Pryorsburg9.4 mi S
- Symsonia9.7 mi NE
- Sedalia11.9 mi S
- Farmington12.2 mi SE
- Wingo13.2 mi SW
- Lovelaceville14.5 mi NW
- Cunningham14.8 mi NW
- Reidland14.8 mi NE
- Hendron14.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hickory
What county is Hickory in?
Hickory is in Graves County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hickory, KY?
235 people lived in Hickory at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hickory, KY?
The ZIP code of Hickory is 42051.
What is the elevation of Hickory?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hickory?
Mayfield (5.5 mi), Lowes (8.0 mi), Fancy Farm (8.1 mi), Pryorsburg (9.4 mi), Symsonia (9.7 mi).
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