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Hardy

Iowa · 47 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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Hardy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $12,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12855811081990201020202024Hardy
202410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,591
+21%since 2000
from $12,910 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.220
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$12,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−63.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.2
−50%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(8)
Diversity Score31.2%(15)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardy, Iowa?

Hardy, Iowa has about 47 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardy, Iowa?

The typical household in Hardy, Iowa earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardy, Iowa expensive?

In Hardy, Iowa, the median home is worth about $12,100.

How educated are people in Hardy, Iowa?

About 10.0% 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 5.3% of people in Hardy, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardy, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardy, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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