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Compare Hickory to Gastonia
This post compares Hickory, North Carolina to Gastonia, 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) | Gastonia (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,157 | 74,381 |
| Income (median) | $36,701 | $37,377 |
| Home Value (median) | $163,700 | $140,100 |
| White | 71% | 62% |
| Black | 12% | 27% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| With Kids | 28% | 32% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 37 |
| Rentals | 44% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Hickory or Gastonia?
A: Hickory has a smaller population count than Gastonia: 40157 compared with 74381 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Hickory or in Gastonia?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Hickory.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Hickory or Gastonia?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Hickory.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gastonia does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 44% for Hickory versus 45% for Gastonia.
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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