| MSA Name | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| MSA Type | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 364,529 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.1% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White: 82.85% |
| Median Household Income | $46,241 |
| Current Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2018) |
|---|---|
| White | 82.85% |
| African American | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 7.11% |
| Asian | 2.91% |
| Native American | 0.38% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Alexander County |
| Burke County |
| Caldwell County |
| Catawba County |