Hickory, KY Demographics

A map of Hickory's Population by Race

Hickory, Kentucky had a population of 235 in 2020. It was 80.0% White, 3.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hickory, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is the 463rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hickory's White Population

188 residents of Hickory identify as White, or 80.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Hickory roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #470 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is more White than neighboring Mayfield (63.8% White). Hickory is less White than neighboring Lowes (92.4% White), Pryorsburg (90.5% White), Fancy Farm (93.1% White), and Symsonia (92.9% White).

Hickory's Black Population

9 residents of Hickory identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hickory roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #168 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is more Black than neighboring Lowes (0% Black), Fancy Farm (2.2% Black), and Symsonia (0.8% Black). Hickory is less Black than neighboring Mayfield (12% Black).

Hickory's Asian Population

0 residents of Hickory identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hickory roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #387 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is less Asian than neighboring Mayfield (0.7% Asian), Lowes (2.2% Asian), and Symsonia (0.2% Asian).

Hickory's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Hickory identify as Hispanic, or 11.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hickory slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowes (1.1% Hispanic), Pryorsburg (1.9% Hispanic), Fancy Farm (0.7% Hispanic), and Symsonia (1.4% Hispanic). Hickory is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayfield (17.9% Hispanic).

Hickory's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Hickory identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hickory roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mayfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Pryorsburg (0% Native American/Other), Fancy Farm (0% Native American/Other), and Symsonia (0.5% Native American/Other). Hickory is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lowes (2.2% Native American/Other).

Hickory's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Hickory identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hickory roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Hickory is ranked #266 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hickory is more Multiracial than neighboring Lowes (2.2% Multiracial). Hickory is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayfield (5% Multiracial), Fancy Farm (4% Multiracial), and Symsonia (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.