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Hardin

Montana · 3,818 residents · 2.973 sq mi
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Hardin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,818
+13%since 2000
from 3,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,284 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
−2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hardin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,906
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,018 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,533
+65%since 2000
from $13,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(1,467)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(292)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other50%(1,911)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,719)
Diversity Score
71
+242%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin, Montana?

Hardin, Montana has about 3,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardin, Montana?

The typical household in Hardin, Montana earns about $49,906 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 $133,100, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin, Montana?

About 26.1% 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 21.0% 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 878 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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