Total Population
366,748
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
48.700
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
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
149,365
Total Housing Units
165,985
Owner Occupied
108,101
Renter Occupied
41,264
Vacant
16,620
Median Home Value
$235,432
Average Home Value
$296,858
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,093 $73,420
Average Household
$84,384 $99,033
Per Capita
$34,411 $41,015
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
Workforce
Total Businesses
12,613
Total Employed
167,994
Workers 16+
163,133
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
726
Employed
28,869
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,940
Employed
24,992
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,106
Employed
23,994
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
844
Employed
13,063
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
596
Employed
12,267
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
764
Employed
12,200
Some
High School
21,854
Graduated
High School
70,864
Associates
Degree
34,173
Bachelor's
Degree
43,073
Graduate
Degree
18,947
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
109,793
Non-Resident Commuters
51,895
Drive Alone
134,877
Carpooled
15,105
Public
279
Work At Home
9,090
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11
