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Harding

Illinois · 133 residents · 0.17 sq mi
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Harding is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2021, a loss of 38 residents. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 51.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−22%vs 2021
vs 171 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
44.5
+38%vs 2021
vs 32.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1479414018720202024Harding
202418
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.3%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.8%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.5%(10)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.5%(14)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6426.3%(35)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746%(8)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.5%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $80,583 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,533
−27%vs 2021
vs $21,336 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−25.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.6%
+22.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance28.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical28.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
US average: $265,253
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+15.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.5% in 2021
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban28.1%(43)
Ancestry
Irish39.2%(60)
English19%(29)
German12.4%(19)
Swedish6.5%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Cuban population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+38%vs 2021
vs 22.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
Female
60.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.4%
+20.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(10)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harding, Illinois?

Harding, Illinois has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harding, Illinois?

The typical household in Harding, Illinois earns about $77,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harding, Illinois expensive?

In Harding, Illinois, the median home is worth about $113,600.

How educated are people in Harding, Illinois?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harding, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harding, Illinois?

About 51.6% of people in Harding, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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