Hickory Valley, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Hickory Valley'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 Valley is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hardeman County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 474th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hickory Valley is 56.3 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 8.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hickory Valley is $33,229. This is 52% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 28.4%. This is 506% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $105,700. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hickory Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hickory Valley, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.