Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. It had a population of 43,490 as of 2020.[4] Its metropolitan area has 368,347 people as of 2020.

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Location in North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°44′26″N 81°19′20″W / 35.74056°N 81.32222°W / 35.74056; -81.32222Coordinates: 35°44′26″N 81°19′20″W / 35.74056°N 81.32222°W / 35.74056; -81.32222
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesCatawba, Burke,
Caldwell
Incorporated1870
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
 • City31.14 sq mi (80.66 km2)
 • Land31.04 sq mi (80.40 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
Elevation1,158 ft (362 m)
Population
 • City43,490
 • Density1,401.05/sq mi (540.95/km2)
 • Urban
201,511 (US: 189th)[2]
 • Urban density1,731.6/sq mi (668.6/km2)
 • Metro
365,276 (US: 151st)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28601-28603
FIPS code37-31060[5]
GNIS feature ID2404693[3]
Websitewww.hickorync.gov

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References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. "List of 2020 Census Urban Areas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hickory, North Carolina
  4. 4.0 4.1 "QuickFacts: Hickory city, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.