Hickory, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 120, Hickory'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

Hickory is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Murray County. The total population is 120. It ranks as the 644th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickory is 37.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Hickory has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hickory is $76,875. This is 18% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $158,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Hickory is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hickory is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hickory, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.