Hickory Population 2026
Hickory has a population of 40,374, making it the #1105 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 218× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,374
Rank in United States
#1105
Coordinates
35.73°N, 81.34°W
~350 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
518 km
322 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Hickory
- Lenoir17,888 people · ~27 km away
- Morganton16,692 people · ~31 km away
- Statesville26,221 people · ~41 km away
- Mooresville36,009 people · ~51 km away
- Cornelius28,092 people · ~51 km away
- Shelby20,189 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hickory?
Hickory has a population of 40,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1105 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hickory in?
Hickory is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Hickory the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 518 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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