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Compare Hickory to Shelby
This post compares Hickory, North Carolina to Shelby, 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) | Shelby (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,157 | 20,058 |
| Income (median) | $36,701 | $31,765 |
| Home Value (median) | $163,700 | $117,000 |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Black | 12% | 39% |
| Asian | 4% | 0% |
| With Kids | 28% | 29% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 39 |
| Rentals | 44% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Hickory or Shelby?
A: Hickory has a larger population count than Shelby: 40157 compared with 20058 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Hickory or in Shelby?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Hickory.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Hickory or Shelby?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Hickory.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Shelby does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 44% for Hickory versus 51% for Shelby.
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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