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Hardwick

California · 58 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Population has fallen 65% since 2023, a loss of 109 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−65%since 2023
from 167 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
417 / sq mi
−65%since 2023
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
−2%since 2023
from 21.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1070130189249201020202024Hardwick
202458
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,812
−16%since 2023
from $13,985 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.144
−54%since 2023
from 0.316 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
20.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
79.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+63.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic24%(40)
Black15.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(35)
Black39.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(35)
Diversity Score
60
−13%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+64.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
100.0%
+62.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
+57.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+57.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
Female
100.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
Foreign born
44.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardwick, California?

Hardwick, California has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hardwick, California?

About 77.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hardwick, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardwick, California?

About 55.2% of people in Hardwick, California live below the federal poverty line.

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