More about Hickory Hickory is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 37,222. Hickory Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 37,222 people, 15,372 households, and 9,361 families residing in the city. The population density is 512.0/km² (1,326.1/mi²). There are 16,571 housing units at an average density of 227.9/km² (590.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.23% White, 14.09% African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.90% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.08% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 7.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 15,372 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 32.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $37,236, and the median income for a family is $47,522. Males have a median income of $31,486 versus $23,666 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,263. 11.3% of the population and 8.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.8% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Hickory is one of North Carolinas fastest growing cities other than Durham and High Point, but Hickory is a beautiful city lined with glistening lakes in the summer, and Snow packed trees in the winter. Tonight...Cloudy with numerous rain showers this evening...Then partly cloudy with isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Friday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph. Saturday...Mostly sunny in the morning...Then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph...Becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 5 mph. Sunday...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 20s. Monday...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 20s. Monday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Tuesday...Rain showers likely. Highs around 50. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Tuesday Night...Rain showers likely. Highs around 50. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Wednesday...Showers likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 60 percent. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening...Then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

