Hickory County GIS Maps
Hickory County, Missouri, has 8,279 residents and covers 398.8 square miles. The population declined 14% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Hickory County is 29085.
Hermitage is the county's largest population center. Hickory County also includes 8 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Hickory County Trends
- Population
- 8,279▾
- Median Home Value
- $123,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,821▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Hickory County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Hickory County Population
Hickory County had 8,279 residents in 2020. That was 14% lower than in 2010. Hickory County had 661 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 21 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wheatland, Hermitage and Flemington.
Population Trend in Hickory County MO
Hickory County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hickory County Zip Codes
Hickory County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wheatland (65779), Hermitage (65668) and Flemington (65650). Wheatland is the largest zip by population, with about 1,768 residents or 21% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 58% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hickory County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65779 | Wheatland | 1,768 | ▾ -19.9% |
| 65668 | Hermitage | 1,631 | ▾ -6.5% |
| 65650 | Flemington | 1,423 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 65724 | Pittsburg | 1,283 | ▾ -7.8% |
| 65732 | Preston | 823 | ▾ -5.5% |
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Hickory County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hickory County Demographics
Hickory County has a median age of 55.2, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 17.5% of residents are under 18, while 32.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 32.4% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Hickory County MO
Median Age
55.2
Under 18
17.5%
Age 65+
32.4%
Bachelor's+
12%
Hickory County School Districts
Hickory County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,821 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hickory County R-I, Weaubleau R-III and Hermitage R-IV. Those three districts account for about 75% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hickory County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory County R-I School District | 705 | 38.7% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Weaubleau R-III School District | 363 | 19.9% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Hermitage R-IV School District | 289 | 15.9% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Wheatland R-II School District | 261 | 14.3% | ▾ -5.4% |
| Climax Springs R-IV School District | 203 | 11.1% | ▴ 9.7% |
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Hickory County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hickory County Housing & Real Estate
Hickory County has a median home value of $123,200 and a median gross rent of $699. About 85% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $257,375 and homes spent about 69 days on the market.
Hickory County Housing Mix
Hickory County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hickory County Housing Trends
Hickory County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hickory County, MO
Hickory County has 361 business listings across 169 categories. The largest categories in Hickory County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 4.2%), Gas Stations (11, 3.0%), and Pizza Restaurants (10, 2.8%). The full Hickory County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hickory County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hickory County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 4.2% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 3.0% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 10 | 2.8% |
| Chicken Restaurant | 9 | 2.5% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 9 | 2.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 8 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Rv Park | 8 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 2.2% |
| Baptist Church | 6 | 1.7% |
Hickory County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Accounting Services | Accountant | Hermitage |
| Wheatland Sports Complex | Active Life | Wheatland |
| Cross Timbers Implement | Agriculture | Cross Timbers |
| The Harbor Restaurant | American Restaurants | |
| Back40 Antiques | Antique Store | Weaubleau |
| Pour House Ceramics | Arts And Crafts | Urbana |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Hermitage |
| 54 Outdoor | Attractions And Activities | Wheatland |
| Millers Body Shop | Auto Body Shop | Hermitage |
| A-Plus Glass Company | Auto Glass Service | Wheatland |
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Hickory County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hickory County Basemaps
Hickory County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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