Hickman, California
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°37′27″N 120°45′28″W / 37.62417, -120.75778
Country	United States
State	California
County	Stanislaus
Area
- Total	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
- Land	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
- Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	177 ft (54 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	457
- Density	351.5/sq mi (138.5/km²)
Time zone	Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code	95323
Area code(s)	209
FIPS code	06-33504
GNIS feature ID	1656069

Almond Blossoms in the Spring

Hickman is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 457 at the 2000 census. Its history dates back to the goldrush era, and was once was a stop on a rail line (the old train stop still stands).

Local Life

Hickman social life revolves around its school. Hickman school is K-8. After 8th grade, students can commute to one of the many local schools. Such as Hughson, to Hughson High School, or Waterford, to Waterford High School. Also of note, Hickman is home to a charter home school with more students than native population (Many students enroll from nearby cities and counties).

Commerce

Hickman is a country town, and the most obvious form of income is agriculture. Almond orchards are everywhere, and there are several dairies. Foster Farms operates a dairy, and there is a wholesale nursery raising trees, especially decorative trees like redwoods. A large rooster farm reputedly sells fighting cocks (although actually using such birds in fighting is illegal, they are beautiful birds). There are also other forms of industry, including a gravel mine, a welding shop, two country stores, a cabinet maker, a music education company and Hickman Hat Rack Co.

Geography

Hickman is located at 37°37′27″N, 120°45′28″W (37.624065, -120.757817)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 457 people, 139 households, and 116 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 360.3 people per square mile (138.9/km²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 116.7/sq mi (45.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.46% White, 1.53% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 9.19% from other races, and 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.38% of the population.

There were 139 households out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $21,618 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,693. About 13.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Residents

• Kyle Porter: Two time California state wrestling champion
• Steve Strange: Two time California state wrestling champion
• Brad Thompson: Author and music educator
• Doug Porter: Controversial pastor who achieved national attention when we was accused of murdering an elderly resident
• Kenny Roberts: World Champion Gran-Prix Motorcycle Racer

Politics

In the state legislature Hickman is located in the 14th Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cogdill, and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Tom Berryhill. Federally, Hickman is located in California's 19th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10^[3] and is represented by Republican George Radanovich.

External Links

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.

• A typical Hickman almond orchard in spring

• Hickman, California is at coordinates 37°37′27″N 120°45′28″W / 37.624065, -120.757817 (Hickman, California)Coordinates: 37°37′27″N 120°45′28″W / 37.624065, -120.757817 (Hickman, California)

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