Hickory township, Pennsylvania
Hickory township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hickory township is a geographic entity located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 391. The land area covers 37.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 391 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.7 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 188 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 716 | ±82 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 188 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 528 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $111,800 | ±$33,031 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,406 | ±$5,056 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,429 | ±$8,342 |
| Poverty Rate | 30% | ±14.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 102 | ±56 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 127 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 61.2% | ±21.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HICKORY
GUS Population: 393 (2024)
ID: 174462
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
PO BOX 44, ENDEAVOR PA 16322
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GUS Population: 6,601 (2024)
ID: 187191
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FOREST COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
526 ELM ST, #3, TIONESTA PA 16353
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Marienville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Marienville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Tionesta, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Tionesta, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Pleasantville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Tidioute, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Tionesta, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Tionesta, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | TIONESTA, PA | |
| 6 Nearby | 7-12 | FRYBURG, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
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College | 16.5 mi away | 504 East Main Street, Titusville, PA, 16354 |
8888780462
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SARAH STEWART BOVARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 156 ELM ST., TIONESTA, PA, 16353 |
(814) 755-4454
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Venango County Area Vocational Technical School
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 1 Vo-Tech Dr, Oil City, PA, 16301 |
81467730971311
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TIDIOUTE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 197 MAIN STREET, TIDIOUTE, PA, 16351 |
(814) 484-3581
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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
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College | 21.7 mi away | 300 2nd Avenue, Suite 500, Warren, PA, 16365 |
8142309010
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MARIENVILLE AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 106 PINE ST., MARIENVILLE, PA, 16239 |
(814) 927-8552
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BENSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 213 NORTH FRANKLIN ST, TITUSVILLE, PA, 16354 |
(814) 827-2913
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SHEFFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 20 LEATHER ST, SHEFFIELD, PA, 16347 |
(814) 968-3439
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YOUNGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 100 BROAD STREET, YOUNGSVILLE, PA, 16371 |
(814) 563-7670
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OIL REGION LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 2 CENTRAL AVE, OIL CITY, PA, 16301 |
(814) 678-3072
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TIONESTA 2 SE LAKE, PA US, located 7.9 miles from Hickory township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 19.0° | 27.0° | 3.32" | 14.5" |
| February | 37.7° | 18.8° | 28.3° | 2.56" | 10.4" |
| March | 46.9° | 25.8° | 36.3° | 3.48" | 7.8" |
| April | 60.6° | 35.8° | 48.2° | 4.13" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.6° | 46.6° | 59.1° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 56.5° | 67.9° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 60.7° | 71.9° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 59.6° | 70.6° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 52.9° | 63.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.2° | 41.8° | 52.5° | 3.74" | 0.2" |
| November | 50.2° | 32.4° | 41.3° | 3.47" | 3.6" |
| December | 39.2° | 25.0° | 32.1° | 3.71" | 13.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tionesta borough | Borough | 7.1 mi | — |
| Tidioute borough | Borough | 8.2 mi | — |
| Pleasantville borough | Borough | 11.8 mi | — |
| Crown CDP | CDP | 13.1 mi | — |
| Tylersburg CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Vowinckel CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4205334240. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.