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Hardinsburg

Kentucky · 2,343 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 $28,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,343
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hardinsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,479
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,953
−18%since 2000
from $18,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,091)
Black8.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(533)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,095)
Black6.7%(158)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(478)
Diversity Score
20
−10%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

Hardinsburg, Kentucky has about 2,343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hardinsburg, Kentucky earns about $28,479 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 31.6% 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 437 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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