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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardinsburg

Kentucky · 2,345 residents · 3.458 sq mi
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Hardinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,447. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,600. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,345
+23%since 1990
from 1,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 551 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.3
+13%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hardinsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,447
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,307
+69%since 1990
from $10,856 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,697)
Black10.8%(206)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score26.1%(498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,091)
Black8.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score22.7%(533)
Diversity Score
23
−13%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

Hardinsburg, Kentucky has about 2,345 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hardinsburg, Kentucky earns about $26,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardinsburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Hardinsburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hardinsburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

About 19.3% of people in Hardinsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardinsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardinsburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 439 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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