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Iowa · 53 residents (2025 est.) · 0.45 sq mi
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Population has fallen 82% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 69.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 69.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10
−82%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−82%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.0
+70%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12855811081990201020202024Hardy
202410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,170
+335%since 2000
from $12,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+68%since 2010
from 0.220 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+36.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
70.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 1.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2016
from 69.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2016
from 30.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardy, Iowa?

Hardy, Iowa has about 10 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hardy, Iowa?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hardy, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardy, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in Hardy, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardy, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardy, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -74 percent over that period.

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