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Hickory city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Hickory city • Census GEOID: 3731060 • Burke County / Caldwell County / Catawba County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Hickory city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $64,576 ±$5,348
Per Capita Income $38,101 ±$2,758
Poverty Rate 17.1% ±2.7%
Population Below Poverty Level 7,291 ±1,160
Unemployment Rate 3.8% ±1.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 20,616 ±946
Broadband Internet Rate 87.6% ±1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).