Hickory Grove, SC

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2024 Population

528

2024 Median Age

0.452% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

11.6%

5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Property Value

$159,400

33.5% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

206

16.6% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Hickory Grove, SC 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.

99.8% of the residents in Hickory Grove, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Hickory Grove, SC was $159,400, and the homeownership rate was 88.4%.

Most people in Hickory Grove, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 39.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hickory Grove, SC was 2 cars per household.

United States South Carolina York County, SC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Union and York (West) Counties--York City PUMA, SC

Population & Diversity

Hickory Grove, SC is home to a population of 528 people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.189% of Hickory Grove, SC residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

In 2024, there were 3.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (377 people) in Hickory Grove, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2024 Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.8% of Hickory Grove, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hickory Grove, SC was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hickory Grove, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
377 ± 106
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116 ± 75
White (Hispanic)
17 ± 28

3.41%

Hispanic Population

18 people

3.41% of the people in Hickory Grove, SC are hispanic (18 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hickory Grove, SC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.189%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

0.179%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

As of 2024, 0.189% of Hickory Grove, SC residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hickory Grove, SC was 0.179%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9 ± 21
Gulf War (2001-)
5 ± 16
Korea
1 ± 14

Hickory Grove, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hickory Grove, SC.

Health

92.8% of the population of Hickory Grove, SC has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 0.379% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.2%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

0.379%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hickory Grove, SC grew by 18.3% from 6.08% to 7.2%.

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

Economy

The economy of Hickory Grove, SC employs 206 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hickory Grove, SC were Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (20 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,875), Transportation & Warehousing ($80,625), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($65,250).

Employment

Occupations

206

2024 Value

± 75

−16.6%

1 Year decline

± 58.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hickory Grove, SC declined at a rate of −16.6%, from 247 employees to 206 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hickory Grove, SC, are Management Occupations (37 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (29 people), and Production Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hickory Grove, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

206

2024 Value

± 75

−16.6%

1 Year decline

± 58.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hickory Grove, SC declined at a rate of −16.6%, from 247 employees to 206 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hickory Grove, SC, are Manufacturing (36 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (20 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hickory Grove, SC, though some of these residents may live in Hickory Grove, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,375

Median earning men ± $22,296

$41,719

Median earning women ± $10,399

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,250), and Construction ($62,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,188), Manufacturing ($41,875), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($25,893).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 49.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49%), followed by Jill Stein (0.579%).

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

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hickory Grove, SC. Showing the available data for Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (49.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.579%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hickory Grove, SC was $159,400 in 2024, which is 0.479 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $119,400 to $159,400, a 33.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Hickory Grove, SC is 88.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hickory Grove, SC have an average commute time of 39.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hickory Grove, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$159,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$54,204

$167

Median Property Taxes

±$48

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 Grove, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

88.4%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 88.4% of the housing units in Hickory Grove, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hickory Grove, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (13.2%)
Worked At Home (4.39%)

In 2024, 79% of workers in Hickory Grove, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (4.39%).

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

39.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hickory Grove, SC have a longer commute time (39.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 9.69% of the workforce in Hickory Grove, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hickory Grove, SC (61 out of 525 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hickory Grove, SC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.