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Hardy

Arkansas · 743 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 $31,932. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,500. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
+29%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+2%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635806968129291990201020202024Hardy
2024890
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,932
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,920
+47%since 2000
from $12,204 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−51%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(680)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(54)
Diversity Score
7
+171%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+182%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardy, Arkansas?

Hardy, Arkansas has about 743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardy, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hardy, Arkansas earns about $31,932 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Hardy, Arkansas?

About 6.0% 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 16.9% of people in Hardy, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardy, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardy, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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