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Hardy

Nebraska · 179 residents · 0.607 sq mi
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Hardy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 49 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $18,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

179
−21%since 1990
from 228 in 1990
1990 – 2025
295 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 376 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
831251662072491990201020202024Hardy
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,539
+68%since 1990
from $8,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$18,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+75%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
16.2% rent
0.6
−24%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hardy, Nebraska?

Hardy, Nebraska has about 179 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardy, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hardy, Nebraska earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardy, Nebraska expensive?

In Hardy, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $18,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Hardy, Nebraska?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hardy, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardy, Nebraska?

About 18.4% of people in Hardy, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardy, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardy, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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