County profile · Tennessee
Hickman County, TN market data
How Hickman County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,219
- +5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 9,435
- Median household income
- $68,247
- +56.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $224,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,018
- Highest market score
- 94
- Insurance agencies, #24 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Hickman County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Hickman County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Hickman County has an estimated 26,219 people and 9,435 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Hickman County grew 5.0%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Hickman County is $68,247, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 56.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hickman County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 158, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Of the business types scored in Hickman County, insurance agencies (94), gas stations (83) and fast food and sandwich shops (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #24 of 2,272 scored counties.
Hickman County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (17% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (73% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hickman County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hickman County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 94 | #24 of 2,272 | 7 | 7.4 | $4.2M | 331 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 83 | #100 of 2,358 | 12 | 12.7 | $2.8M | 118 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 82 | #92 of 2,222 | 6 | 6.4 | $5.4M | 176 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 81 | #116 of 2,405 | 47 | 49.8 | $687K | 185 | 19 |
| Real estate | 80 | #18 of 2,229 | 5 | 5.3 | Index only | 620 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 78 | #162 of 2,401 | 27 | 28.6 | $382K | 142 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #200 of 2,210 | 5 | 5.3 | $3.2M | 367 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #156 of 2,385 | 12 | 12.7 | $650K | 306 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 75 | #234 of 2,405 | 28 | 29.7 | $1.2M | 174 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #166 of 2,339 | 9 | 9.5 | $867K | 201 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 72 | #168 of 2,057 | 10 | 10.6 | $2.5M | 105 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #231 of 2,200 | 9 | 9.5 | $841K | 96 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #219 of 2,088 | 5 | 5.3 | $1.1M | 171 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #265 of 2,063 | 5 | 5.3 | $6.5M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 70 | #347 of 2,394 | 34 | 36.0 | $285K | 187 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #411 of 2,378 | 16 | 17.0 | $645K | 145 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 66 | #340 of 1,493 | 6 | 6.4 | $2.1M | 73 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #734 of 2,070 | 7 | 7.4 | $7.7M | 83 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #566 of 1,771 | 8 | 8.5 | $1.6M | 96 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 54 | #727 of 1,707 | 7 | 7.4 | $3.6M | 76 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,079 of 2,261 | 8 | 8.5 | $6.8M | 86 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,163 of 2,402 | 19 | 20.1 | $2.9M | 84 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 47 | #741 of 1,327 | 5 | 5.3 | $2.1M | 67 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $4M | 318 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $8.1M | 159 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | Index only | 616 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 329 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $1.9M | 145 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.5M | 99 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 297 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 13 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $16.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $12.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $3.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $25.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $12.9M | Too few | 12 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $16.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $12.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.7M | Too few | 7 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hickman County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.3M | $1,094 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $33.8M | $3,586 | 138 |
| Food away from home | $32.3M | $3,420 | 84 |
| Groceries | $54.2M | $5,749 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.8M | $827 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.4M | $365 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.7M | $602 | 61 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.7M | $1,027 | 80 |
| Pets | $7.6M | $802 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.1M | $1,712 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $29.1M | $3,084 | 158 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $25.4M | $2,697 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.9M | $1,366 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $134.3M | $14,237 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hickman County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 26,219+5.0% since 2020
- Households
- 9,435
- Median age
- 42.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 613 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $68,247+56.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,308
- Median home value
- $224,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,018
- Daytime population
- 20,397Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hickman County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Hickman County at 26,219 people in 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,435 households. Median household income rose 56.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Hickman County, TN spend?
Households in Hickman County spend about $134.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $54.2M on groceries and $33.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Hickman County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 158, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hickman County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hickman County are for insurance agencies (94), gas stations (83) and fast food and sandwich shops (82). Hickman County ranks #24 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Hickman County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Hickman County is $68,247 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $224,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Hickman County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (17% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (73% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Hickman County, each ranked against other counties.
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