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Hardin

Illinois · 801 residents · 2.128 sq mi
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Hardin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
801
−16%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6027849671K1K1990201020202024Hardin
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,596
+41%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(759)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(46)
Diversity Score
6
+120%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin, Illinois?

Hardin, Illinois has about 801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardin, Illinois?

The typical household in Hardin, Illinois earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin, Illinois expensive?

In Hardin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin, Illinois?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin, Illinois?

About 20.3% of people in Hardin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 270 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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