Hickory County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hickory County, Missouri
Hickory County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,585
Median Age
55.2
Male Median
54.6
Female Median
56.2
Hickory County, Missouri Population Growth

Hickory County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.4%%.
-10.4%% Growth
Hickory County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hickory County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.2 | 8,585 |
| 2023 | 55.2 | 8,501 |
| 2022 | 55.7 | 8,452 |
| 2021 | 54.8 | 8,429 |
| 2020 | 55.0 | 9,452 |
| 2019 | 55.0 | 9,404 |
| 2018 | 55.0 | 9,368 |
| 2017 | 54.8 | 9,352 |
| 2016 | 54.2 | 9,267 |
| 2015 | 53.5 | 9,335 |
| 2014 | 53.6 | 9,420 |
| 2013 | 53.3 | 9,499 |
| 2012 | 52.7 | 9,554 |
| 2011 | 51.8 | 9,603 |
| 2010 | 51.9 | 9,579 |
Hickory County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 13.2% |
| 18–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–54 | 19.3% |
| 55–64 | 17.9% |
| 65+ | 32.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Hickory County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 98.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 64.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hickory County, Missouri
The median age in Hickory County, Missouri is 55.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hickory County, Missouri is 8,585.
In Hickory County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 32.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hickory County, Missouri is aging.