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Compare Hickory to Raleigh
This post compares Hickory, North Carolina to Raleigh, 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) | Raleigh (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,157 | 449,477 |
| Income (median) | $36,701 | $46,313 |
| Home Value (median) | $163,700 | $225,000 |
| White | 71% | 59% |
| Black | 12% | 28% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| With Kids | 28% | 30% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 33 |
| Rentals | 44% | 48% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Hickory or Raleigh?
A: Hickory has a much smaller population count than Raleigh: 40157 compared with 449477 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Hickory or in Raleigh?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Hickory.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Hickory or Raleigh?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Hickory.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Raleigh does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 44% for Hickory versus 48% for Raleigh.
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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