Hickory Hills, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hickory Hills, Mississippi
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Former CDP
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Location of Hickory Hills, Mississippi
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 Hickory Hills, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
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| • Total | 3,046 |
| • Density | 567/sq mi (219.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-32082 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852587 |
Hickory Hill is a neighborhood located in the city of Gautier. It is found in Jackson County, Mississippi, in the United States.
Before 2010, Hickory Hill was considered an unincorporated area. This means it was not officially part of a city or town. It was also listed as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people.
In 2000, about 3,046 people lived in Hickory Hill. By the 2010 census, its population was included with the data for the city of Gautier. Hickory Hill is also part of the larger Pascagoula metropolitan area.
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Where is Hickory Hills Located?
Hickory Hills is in the northern part of Gautier, Mississippi. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°27′18″N 88°38′26″W / 30.45500°N 88.64056°W. It is located north of Interstate 10, and you can get there from Exit 61.
Hickory Hills is about 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Gautier. It is also about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Pascagoula. Pascagoula is the main city, or county seat, of Jackson County. Additionally, Hickory Hills is about 19 miles (31 km) northeast of Biloxi.
Who Lives in Hickory Hills?
In 2000, there were 3,046 people living in Hickory Hills. These people lived in 1,085 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 848 were families.
The population density was about 567 people per square mile (219 per square kilometer). There were 1,263 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most people in Hickory Hills were White (82.11%). About 14.31% were African American. Smaller groups included Native American (0.56%) and Asian (0.49%). About 2.50% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.6%) were married couples. About 12.2% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.80 people. The average family had 3.12 people.
The population was quite young. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 31.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 33 years. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Education in Hickory Hills
Students in Hickory Hills attend schools within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. This district serves both Pascagoula and Gautier.
Elementary School for Young Learners
- Martin Bluff Elementary School
Middle School for Older Students
- Gautier Middle School
High School for Teens
- Gautier High School
