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Hardeeville

South Carolina · 16,459 residents (2025 est.) · 56.712 sq mi
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The short version

Hardeeville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,365. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,078 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $488,900. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 288%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,871
+506%since 2000
from 1,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+311%since 2009
from 47 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+107%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,459 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6543K6K9K12K1990201020202024Hardeeville
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(552)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.4%(261)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.3%(136)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(234)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(393)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(1,267)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445%(539)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.1%(773)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422%(2,396)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.2%(2,962)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.5%(1,255)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,365
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,646
+279%since 2000
from $11,795 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−18%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,900
+288%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+37%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
97
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(681)
Black40.7%(730)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(348)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(6,802)
Black14.4%(1,569)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(2,039)
Asian0.8%(84)
Other3.5%(377)
Diversity Score
69
−19%since 2009
from 85 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(567)
Honduran5%(547)
Puerto Rican3.9%(426)
Bolivian1.1%(125)
Colombian1%(109)
Costa Rican0.9%(102)
Uruguayan0.6%(69)
Spaniard0.3%(32)
Cuban0.3%(28)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Dominican0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(48)
Korean0.2%(26)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German17%(1,852)
English13.9%(1,509)
Irish13.2%(1,440)
Italian10.2%(1,105)
Polish3.1%(336)
Scottish2.4%(264)
American2.3%(251)
French2.1%(229)
Ukrainian1%(104)
Norwegian0.9%(96)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(95)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(95)
Welsh0.8%(85)
Arab0.7%(77)
Lebanese0.7%(77)
Danish0.7%(73)
Canadian0.6%(68)
Dutch0.6%(68)
Russian0.5%(59)
Greek0.4%(42)
Swedish0.3%(38)
Swiss0.3%(34)
Czech0.3%(28)
Croatian0.2%(22)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(11)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Slovak0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+37.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+39.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(896)
Married71.1%(3,455)
Widowed3.1%(151)
Divorced7.3%(357)
Women 15+
Never married16.1%(814)
Married65.3%(3,306)
Widowed8.6%(437)
Divorced10%(506)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardeeville, South Carolina?

Hardeeville, South Carolina has about 10,871 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hardeeville, South Carolina?

The typical household in Hardeeville, South Carolina earns about $78,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardeeville, South Carolina expensive?

In Hardeeville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $488,900, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeeville, South Carolina?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hardeeville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardeeville, South Carolina?

About 11.8% of people in Hardeeville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardeeville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardeeville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,288 residents, a change of about 587 percent over that period.

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

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