Hickman County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hickman County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 25,229. It is the 59th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickman County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hickman County is $57,223. This is 15% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $192,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hickman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.