Hickory City PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

158,193

0.723% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.483% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

5.75% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,748

5.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$156,200

8.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,559

0.669% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hickory City PUMA, NC had a population of 158k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $54,748. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hickory City PUMA, NC grew from 157,057 to 158,193, a 0.723% increase and its median household income grew from $52,073 to $54,748, a 5.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hickory City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.21%), Other (Hispanic) (5.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), and White (Hispanic) (3.65%).

13.2% of the households in Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Hickory City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Catawba Valley Community College (1,527 degrees awarded in 2020) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (651 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hickory City PUMA, NC was $156,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Hickory City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hickory City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Hickory City PUMA, NC borders Davie, Yadkin & Iredell (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, and Mooresville Town & Statesville City PUMA, NC.

Population & Diversity

Hickory City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 158k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.6% of Hickory City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (10.4k people).

In 2020, there were 9.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Hickory City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.16k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hickory City PUMA, NC are Spanish (12,992 households), Hmong (3,678 households), and Vietnamese (503 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,671

Women

51%

77,584

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 158,255 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96% of Hickory City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hickory City PUMA, NC was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hickory City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 411
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 547
Other (Hispanic)
8.16k ± 906

9.87%

Hispanic Population

15.6k people

9.87% of the people in Hickory City PUMA, NC are hispanic (15.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hickory City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,880 ± 1,688 people
Laos
839 ± 709 people
Vietnam
704 ± 650 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hickory City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 4,880 Hickory City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Laos with 839 and Vietnam with 704.

Foreign-Born Population

6.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

6.82%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2020, 6.6% of Hickory City PUMA, NC residents (10.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hickory City PUMA, NC was 6.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,992 households (8.7%)
Hmong
3,678 households (2.46%)
Vietnamese
503 households (0.337%)

13.2% of the households in Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hickory City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 8.7% of the households in Hickory City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,264 ± 315
Gulf War (2001-)
1,752 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
1,059 ± 234

Hickory City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hickory City PUMA, NC employs 70.6k people. The largest industries in Hickory City PUMA, NC are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,606 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,828 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($159,933), Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($136,729), and Offices of dentists ($107,698).

Males in Hickory City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,810. The income inequality in Hickory City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,529

Women

47.5%

37,030

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 70,559 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hickory City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

70.6k

2020 Value

0.669%

1 Year growth

± 0.669%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hickory City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.669%, from 70.1k employees to 70.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hickory City PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,188 people), Other managers (1,849 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,831 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hickory City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.6k

2020 Value

0.669%

1 Year growth

± 0.669%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hickory City PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.669%, from 70.1k employees to 70.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hickory City PUMA, NC, are Furniture & related product manufacturing (5,606 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,828 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hickory City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Hickory City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,999

Median earning men ± $1,302

$30,099

Median earning women ± $1,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($54,028), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,761), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,258).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,236), Public Administration ($52,075), and Construction ($50,359).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hickory City PUMA, NC awarded 2,178 degrees. The student population of Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,750 male students and 4,264 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hickory City PUMA, NC are White (1,492 and 70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (211 and 9.93%), Asian (152 and 7.16%), and Black or African American (118 and 5.56%).

The largest universities in Hickory City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Catawba Valley Community College (1,527 and 70.1%) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (651 and 29.9%).

The most popular majors in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (401 and 18.4%), General Business Administration & Management (275 and 12.6%), and Medical Office Management (126 and 5.79%).

The median tuition cost in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $39,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Hickory City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.63%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,014 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 7,014 students enrolled in Hickory City PUMA, NC, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,733 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
41 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
401 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Catawba Valley Community College
1,527 degrees awarded
Lenoir-Rhyne University
651 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Catawba Valley Community College with 1,527 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 898 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hickory City PUMA, NC, which is 0.702 times less than the 1,280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,492 degrees mean that there were 7.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 211 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($239) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.795% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.907% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hickory City PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (38.8k), Some college (27.8k), and Secondary Education (20.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hickory City PUMA, NC was $156,200 in 2020, which is 0.68 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $143,700 to $156,200, a 8.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Hickory City PUMA, NC is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hickory City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hickory City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hickory City PUMA, NC is $54,748. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hickory City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$156,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,893

$44,537

Median Property Taxes

±$1,658

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hickory City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hickory City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2020

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.9% of the housing units in Hickory City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hickory City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hickory City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hickory City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,748

Median Household Income

± $1,793

62.8k

Number of Households

± 1,977

In 2020, the median household income of the 62.8k households in Hickory City PUMA, NC grew to $54,748 from the previous year's value of $52,073.

The following chart displays the households in Hickory City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Hickory City PUMA, NC

0.452

2019 Wage GINI in Hickory City PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Hickory City PUMA, NC was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.26% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hickory City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hickory City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hickory City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (7.73%)
Worked At Home (4.27%)

In 2020, 84.4% of workers in Hickory City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.73%) and those who worked at home (4.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hickory City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Hickory City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hickory City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hickory City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hickory City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hickory City PUMA, NC (19k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hickory City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Hickory City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hickory City PUMA, NC declined by 2.71% from 11.6% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hickory City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.