Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It had a population of 43,490 as of 2020.[3] Its metropolitan area has 368,347 people as of 2020.

Hickory, North Carolina
Union Square in Downtown Hickory
Union Square in Downtown Hickory
Motto: 
"Life Well Crafted."
Location in North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°44′26″N 81°19′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesCatawba, Burke,
Caldwell
Incorporated1870
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
Area
  City31.14 sq mi (80.66 km2)
  Land31.04 sq mi (80.40 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation1,158 ft (362 m)
Population
  City43,490
  Density1,401.05/sq mi (540.95/km2)
  Urban
201,511 (US: 191st)[4]
  Urban density1,731.6/sq mi (668.6/km2)
  Metro
368,347 (US: 151st)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28601-28603
Area code828
FIPS code37-31060[5]
GNIS feature ID2404693[2]
Websitewww.hickorync.gov

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hickory, North Carolina
  3. "QuickFacts: Hickory city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  4. "List of 2020 Census Urban Areas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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