Hickory
City in Catawba County, North Carolina
Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, with 43,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,188 ft (362 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookford, 2.9 miles SW.
- 43,490residents (2020 Census)
- 1,188 ftelevation · 362 m
- 33.4 sq miland area · 86.4 km²
- 1,304 / sq mipopulation density
- 28601ZIP code
About Hickory
Hickory is a city in western North Carolina primarily located in Catawba County. The 25th most populous city in the state, it is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Charlotte.
Hickory's population in the 2022 United States Census Bureau estimate was 44,084. Hickory is the main city of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 368,347 in the 2022 census, and is included in the larger Charlotte-Concord, NC Combined Statistical Area with a population of 3,387,115 in 2022.
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Living in Hickory
- Median household income
- $64,576
- Median home value
- $278,400
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Hickory had 43,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,304 per sq mi (503 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hickory at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.36 sq mi (86.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7388° N, 81.3196° W |
| ZIP code | 28601 |
| Official website | hickorync.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3731060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hickory
- Brookford2.9 mi SW
- St. Stephens3.4 mi E
- Long View3.9 mi W
- Northlakes3.9 mi NW
- Mountain View4.7 mi SW
- Bethlehem5.5 mi N
- Hildebran5.9 mi W
- Conover6.1 mi E
- Rhodhiss6.6 mi W
- Granite Falls7.1 mi NW
- Newton7.2 mi SE
- Icard7.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hickory
What county is Hickory in?
Hickory is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hickory, NC?
43,490 people lived in Hickory at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hickory, NC?
The ZIP code of Hickory is 28601.
What is the elevation of Hickory?
1,188 feet (362 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hickory?
Brookford (2.9 mi), St. Stephens (3.4 mi), Long View (3.9 mi), Northlakes (3.9 mi), Mountain View (4.7 mi).
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