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Hardwick

Minnesota · 189 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Hardwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,300. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
189
−15%since 2000
from 222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311591882162451990201020202024Hardwick
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,917
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,294
+69%since 2000
from $13,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+68%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(29)
Diversity Score
15
+578%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+128%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardwick, Minnesota?

Hardwick, Minnesota has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardwick, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hardwick, Minnesota earns about $32,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardwick, Minnesota expensive?

In Hardwick, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Hardwick, Minnesota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hardwick, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardwick, Minnesota?

About 9.4% of people in Hardwick, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardwick, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardwick, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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