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Hardy

Arkansas · 502 residents · 5.18 sq mi
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Hardy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

502
−13%vs 2000
vs 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
97 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 49.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4635806968129291990201020202024Hardy
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,542
−30%vs 2000
vs $12,204 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.7%
+10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$231
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $266 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
2.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(16)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(21)
Diversity Score10%(50)
10
+273%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.2%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hardy, Arkansas?

Hardy, Arkansas has about 502 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardy, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hardy, Arkansas earns about $11,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardy, Arkansas expensive?

In Hardy, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Hardy, Arkansas?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hardy, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardy, Arkansas?

About 33.7% of people in Hardy, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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