Kentucky

Hickman

4,521
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Hickman

Hickman, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 5,198. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,521.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,750 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 62 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Confederate Occupation of Columbus Kentucky, Confederate Artillery Batteries at Columbus, Battle of Columbus (Kentucky), and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,521
20104,902
20005,262
19905,566
19806,065
19706,264
19606,747
19507,778
19409,142
19308,725
192010,244
191011,750
190011,745
189011,637
188010,651
18708,453
18607,008
18504,791
18408,968
18305,198
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hickman

Military engagements that took place in Hickman, Kentucky.

Confederate Occupation of Columbus Kentucky
1861
Confederate Artillery Batteries at Columbus
1861
Battle of Columbus (Kentucky)
1861
Battle of Belmont
1861
Battle of Belmont (Grant's First Battle)
1861
Belmont MO Supplemental Skirmish
1861
Battle of Belmont with gunboat support
1861
Columbus KY Confederate Fortification and Union Occupation
1862
Forrest at Columbus (1862 approach)
1862
Union Occupation of Columbus
1862
Skirmish at Clinton (Hickman County)
1864

Historic places in Hickman

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hickman, Kentucky.

First Christian Church
Clinton
Columbus-Belmont Civil War State Park
Columbus
Marvin College Boys Dormitory
Clinton
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Frequently asked about Hickman

When does Hickman first appear in the US census?
Hickman, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 5,198.
What is the population of Hickman?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hickman had a recorded population of 4,521.
When did Hickman's population peak?
Hickman's recorded population peaked at 11,750 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Hickman?
11 documented military engagements took place in Hickman, including Confederate Occupation of Columbus Kentucky, Confederate Artillery Batteries at Columbus, Battle of Columbus (Kentucky).
How many historic places are in Hickman?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hickman, Kentucky.
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