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Hickory County
Hickory County courthouse in Hermitage
Hickory County courthouse in Hermitage
Map of Missouri highlighting Hickory County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Missouri
Founded February 14, 1845
Named for Andrew Jackson, nicknamed "Old Hickory"
Seat Hermitage
Largest city Hermitage
Area
 • Total 412 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Land 399 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Water 13 sq mi (30 km2)  3.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 8,279
 • Density 20.095/sq mi (7.759/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website Hickory County, Missouri

Hickory County is a place in the U.S. state of Missouri. In 2020, about 8,279 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Hermitage.

The county was started on February 14, 1845. It was named after President Andrew Jackson. People called him "Old Hickory."

Hickory County is home to some important water features. The Pomme de Terre Dam is located near Hermitage. It creates Lake Pomme de Terre by blocking the Pomme de Terre River and Lindley Creek. Part of the larger Truman Reservoir also reaches into the northern part of the county.

Exploring Hickory County's Land

Hickory County covers about 412 square miles. Most of this area is land, about 399 square miles. The rest, about 13 square miles, is water. This makes it one of the smaller counties in Missouri.

Neighboring Counties

Hickory County shares its borders with several other counties:

Main Roads in Hickory County

Several important highways run through Hickory County, helping people travel around:

  • US 54.svg U.S. Route 54
  • US 65.svg U.S. Route 65
  • MO-64.svg Route 64
  • MO-64B.svg Route 64B
  • MO-83.svg Route 83
  • MO-123.svg Route 123

Who Lives in Hickory County?

The number of people living in Hickory County has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 2,329
1860 4,705 102.0%
1870 6,452 37.1%
1880 7,387 14.5%
1890 9,453 28.0%
1900 9,985 5.6%
1910 8,741 −12.5%
1920 7,033 −19.5%
1930 6,430 −8.6%
1940 6,506 1.2%
1950 5,387 −17.2%
1960 4,516 −16.2%
1970 4,481 −0.8%
1980 6,367 42.1%
1990 7,335 15.2%
2000 8,940 21.9%
2010 9,627 7.7%
2020 8,279 −14.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2015

In 2020, the population of Hickory County was 8,279 people. Most residents are White. A small number of people are Native American, Asian, or Black. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino background.

The average age of people in the county is around 50 years old. About 19.9% of the population is under 18 years old.

Learning and Schools

Hickory County has several public school districts. These schools help students from kindergarten through high school.

Public Schools in the County

  • Hermitage R-IV School District in Hermitage
    • Hermitage Elementary School (grades PK-5)
    • Hermitage Middle School (grades 6-8)
    • Hermitage High School (grades 9-12)
  • Hickory County R-I School District in Urbana
    • Skyline Elementary School (grades K-4)
    • Skyline Middle School (grades 5-8)
    • Skyline High School (grades 9-12)
  • Weaubleau R-III School District in Weaubleau
    • Weaubleau Elementary School (grades PK-6)
    • Weaubleau High School (grades 7-12)
  • Wheatland R-II School District
    • Wheatland Elementary School (grades PK-6)
    • Wheatland High School (grades 7-12)

Public Libraries

The Hickory County Library provides books and resources for everyone in the community.

Towns and Villages

Hickory County has several towns and smaller communities.

Cities and Towns

Smaller Communities

These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns:

Famous People from Hickory County

See also

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