Hickory Authority
Hickory is a middle-income town of 44,258.
Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory is a North Carolina town in Burke County, North Carolina, home to 44,258 residents. Median household income is $64,576.
Definition and scope
Located in Burke County, North Carolina, Hickory operates within North Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 11 and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Hickory has approximately 44,258 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 55% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $278,400.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 62.6%
- Black or African American: 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
- Asian: 4.8%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Hickory is $64,576. Poverty rate stands at 17.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.2%. Educational attainment: 37.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Hickory:
- Public schools: 17
- Public libraries: 5
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 3
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Hickory is Hickory Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Catawba County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Gastonia, North Carolina.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 1,163 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.
References
- North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 2026-01872 Continuance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council · source
- 2026-06286 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors · source
- 2026-08013 Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and · source
- 2026-02497 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Burma · source
- 2026-06960 Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States · source
- 2026-07719 Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at th · source
- 2026-02812 Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic · source
- 2026-03279 Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya · source
- 2026-07718 Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the Interna · source
- R1-2026-03829 Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries · source
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