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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hardin

Montana · 2,940 residents · 2.973 sq mi
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Hardin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,045. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $42,200. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,940
−13%vs 2000
vs 3,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,045
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,018 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,551
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,041 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
22.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$270
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,019)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(187)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(704)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,238)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(116)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other23.1%(680)
Diversity Score51.6%(1,517)
Diversity Score
52
+148%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.7%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−24%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Hardin, Montana?

Hardin, Montana has about 2,940 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardin, Montana?

The typical household in Hardin, Montana earns about $21,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin, Montana expensive?

In Hardin, Montana, the median home is worth about $42,200, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin, Montana?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin, Montana?

About 22.2% of people in Hardin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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