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Hickory, MS
Town in Newton County, Mississippi.
Population
471
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
503
ZIP codes
0
Hickory and its ZIP codes
Hickory at a glance
- Hickory is about 8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Hickory, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Hickory.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,630
5,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,160 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hickory, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hickory, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Hickory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChunkyTown | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| NewtonCity | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
| DecaturTown | 9.8 mi | 5.5 |
| NellieburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.2 |
| EnterpriseTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| LakeTown | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.7 |
| StonewallTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| UnionTown | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| MontroseTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| MeridianCity | 21 mi | 53.7 |
| PachutaTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| LouinTown | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| MarionTown | 23 mi | 3.6 |
| SebastopolTown | 25 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickory, MS in?
- Hickory is in Newton County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Hickory, MS?
- About 471 people live in Hickory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickory?
- Nearby places include Chunky (5.4 mi), Newton (7.7 mi), Decatur (9.8 mi), Nellieburg (15 mi), Collinsville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023