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Compare Hickory to Cary
This post compares Hickory, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Hickory (city) | Cary (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,157 | 159,715 |
| Income (median) | $36,701 | $72,524 |
| Home Value (median) | $163,700 | $323,000 |
| White | 71% | 69% |
| Black | 12% | 7% |
| Asian | 4% | 16% |
| With Kids | 28% | 39% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 39 |
| Rentals | 44% | 31% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Hickory or Cary?
A: Hickory has a much smaller population count than Cary: 40157 compared with 159715 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Hickory or in Cary?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Hickory.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Hickory or Cary?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Hickory.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Hickory does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 44% for Hickory versus 31% for Cary.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Hickory may include: Kernersville, Asheboro, and Thomasville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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