Total Population
364,558
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
48.400
Hickory – Lenoir – Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area
The Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the area in the Catawba Valley region of Western North Carolina consisting of four counties: Caldwell, Catawba, Alexanderand Burke. It is an important economic hub for the Western Piedmont region furniture making, textiles and food processing industries.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
147,795
Total Housing Units
164,086
Owner Occupied
110,250
Renter Occupied
37,545
Vacant
16,291
Median Home Value
$201,400
Average Home Value
$238,752
Income Projection
Median Household
$55,029 $62,705
Average Household
$79,531 $92,485
Per Capita
$32,301 $37,949
Workforce
Total Businesses
12,459
Total Employed
169,028
Workers 16+
161,271
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
702
Employed
28,213
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,985
Employed
26,670
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,079
Employed
26,608
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
595
Employed
12,789
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
792
Employed
12,384
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
716
Employed
11,549
Some
High School
23,006
Graduated
High School
68,954
Associates
Degree
35,277
Bachelor's
Degree
39,874
Graduate
Degree
19,767
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
109,587
Non-Resident Commuters
50,063
Drive Alone
134,505
Carpooled
13,983
Public
381
Work At Home
7,960
