Population 5,040 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hickory Creek
Household size in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Hickory Creek are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.18, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Hickory Creek is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has edged down from 40.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Hickory Creek, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hickory Creek
Renters in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hickory Creek is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Hickory Creek: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Dallas area. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Hickory Creek has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,665 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,248 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,480 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,052 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hickory Creek costs $2,052 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $386 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hickory Creek
Bachelor's degrees in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hickory Creek is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hickory Creek is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hickory Creek
| Period | Hickory Creek | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hickory Creek has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hickory Creek compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek | 2.93 | 39.9 | 4.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 2002 | $2,052 | 47.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Lake Dallas | 2.71 | 38.7 | 12.2% | 30.9% | 4.6% | 1997 | $1,658 | 33.3% | 87.7% | 2.4% |
| Highland Village | 2.92 | 45.2 | 4.5% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1992 | $2,521 | 58.9% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Corinth | 2.66 | 41.7 | 6.8% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1998 | $1,918 | 43.2% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| Shady Shores | 3.14 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 2005 | $1,744 | 53.0% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| Copper Canyon | 3.35 | 44.1 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2006 | $3,116 | 61.1% | 97.2% | 4.8% |
| Lakewood Village | 2.50 | 49.0 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2007 | $2,591 | 50.1% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Oak Point | 2.77 | 37.9 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,105 | 49.1% | 91.8% | 4.0% |
| Double Oak | 2.97 | 46.5 | 5.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,592 | 59.7% | 97.5% | 2.2% |
| Flower Mound | 2.80 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 1999 | $2,403 | 65.6% | 97.5% | 3.3% |
| Lewisville | 2.60 | 36.0 | 12.0% | 56.3% | 5.7% | 1992 | $1,828 | 34.5% | 87.9% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hickory Creek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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