This was 13.5 percent higher than the state average of 41 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 542.
100 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Hickory for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 0 | 0 |
| Regular high school diploma | 95 | 25.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 9 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 18 | 4.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 49 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 77 | 20.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 108 | 28.7 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 5.3 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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