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Hardin

Missouri · 571 residents · 0.643 sq mi
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Hardin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,815. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% 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 $73,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
571
−7%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4715325946557171990201020202024Hardin
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,815
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,060
+57%since 2000
from $14,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,041
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+17%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(598)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(525)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(17)
Diversity Score12.3%(71)
Diversity Score
12
+647%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin, Missouri?

Hardin, Missouri has about 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardin, Missouri?

The typical household in Hardin, Missouri earns about $45,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin, Missouri expensive?

In Hardin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin, Missouri?

About 12.2% of people in Hardin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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