Hickox, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 520, Hickox's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hickox is a small community located in Georgia, within Brantley County. The total population is 520. It ranks as the 494th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickox is 28.9 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 40.0% of the population under 18, Hickox has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hickox, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $146,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $303,300. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hickox was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

54.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hickox in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%. Notably, 39.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hickox, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.