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Hardin

Montana · 3,505 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 $30,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,200. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
3,505
+4%since 2000
from 3,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hardin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,345
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,018 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,583
+19%since 2000
from $13,041 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(1,660)
Black0.7%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(248)
Asian1.2%(43)
Other41.9%(1,467)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,544)
Diversity Score
73
+249%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−27%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin, Montana?

Hardin, Montana has about 3,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardin, Montana?

The typical household in Hardin, Montana earns about $30,345 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin, Montana?

About 14.7% 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 27.1% of people in Hardin, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 565 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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