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Hickman, KY
City in Fulton County, Kentucky.
Population
2,115
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
596
ZIP codes
0
Hickman and its ZIP codes
Hickman at a glance
- Hickman is about 5.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,653 a year, 46% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,800 (66% below Kentucky) and median rent is $417 a month.
Local data for Hickman, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hickman, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,653
Poverty rate
31.6%
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$417/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (36), Lebanese Americans (35), Arab Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Hickman.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,614
2,250 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $7,524 per person
How people get to work
Hickman, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hickman, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Hickman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills, TNCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| CayceCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Union City, TNCity | 12 mi | 12.1 |
| Pinhook, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintonCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Troy, TNTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Samburg, TNTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Rives, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Hornbeak, TNTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Tiptonville, TNTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| FultonCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| South Fulton, TNCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| East Prairie, MOCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ArlingtonCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Whiting, MOCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickman, KY in?
- Hickman is in Fulton County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Hickman, KY?
- About 2,115 people live in Hickman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickman?
- Nearby places include Woodland Mills, TN (7.5 mi), Cayce (8.6 mi), Union City, TN (12 mi), Pinhook, MO (13 mi), Clinton (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023