Hickman County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hickman County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 4,470. It is the 118th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickman County is 46.4 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hickman County is $63,750. This is 2% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $92,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Hickman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hickman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.