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Hickman County, Tennessee
Hickman County, Tennessee. Hickman County had 26,219 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 4 places (1 city, village or borough and 3 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 47081.
Hickman County is one of the 14 counties of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,219
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,925 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,436
Median household income
$68,247
±$4,329 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$224,100
±$15,995 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$893
±$78 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Hickman County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,925 residents in Hickman County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,219 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,436 over 612 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hickman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,436 | 7,066,383 | +623 |
| Households | 9,435±262 | 2,824,277 | +799 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.07 | 2.45 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 10,711±30 | 3,143,670 | +215 |
Hickman County's population since 2000
From 22,295 in 2000 to 26,219 in 2025: up 17.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hickman County?
Hickman County holds 4 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Centerville with 3,589 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Centerville | 3,532 | $59,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Aqua Junction | 1,279 | $43,586 |
| LylesGEOID 4744360 | 763 | $68,036 |
| WrigleyGEOID 4782120 | 257 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hickman County?
The median resident of Hickman County is 42.3 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hickman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.7 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1%±0.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 7.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±1.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5%±1.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±2.0 pts | 31.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hickman County earn?
Half of Hickman County's 9,435 households earn less than $68,247 a year (±$4,329), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,653 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,594 after inflation. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hickman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,247±$4,329 | $69,595 | +$14,594 |
| Mean household income | $86,308±$8,099 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,417±$2,869 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.3 pts | 13.8% | −8.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±4.8 pts | 18.8% | −11.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±2.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.0%±3.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hickman County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Hickman County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,100 by its owner (±$15,995). The median renter pays $893 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hickman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,100±$15,995 | $286,700 | +$81,093 |
| Median gross rent | $893±$78 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±9.0 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,320±$85 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±3.0 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,711±30 | 3,143,670 | +215 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.3%±3.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.0%±3.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hickman County building?
Builders took permits for 116 new housing units across Hickman County in 2025 (114 single-family), 4.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hickman County get to work?
75.2% of Hickman County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Hickman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±2.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2%±3.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.9%±3.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.4 pts | 12.9% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.7 min±2.6 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hickman County's census tracts?
Hickman County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,962 (Tract 9505) to $75,577 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950147081950100 | 5,838±764 | $75,577 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0147081950201 | 3,502±535 | $72,722 |
| Tract 9502.0247081950202 | 3,788±576 | $64,224 |
| Tract 9503.0147081950301 | 2,877±466 | $68,304 |
| Tract 9503.0247081950302 | 4,840±386 | $67,992 |
| Tract 950447081950400 | 2,058±349 | $68,469 |
| Tract 950547081950500 | 2,533±301 | $50,962 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hickman County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 58th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 95 |
| Median household income | 20th of 95 |
| Median home value | 40th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 84th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 95 |
| Median age | 50th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hickman County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.