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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardin County

Iowa · 18,812 residents · 569.307 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,429. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,400. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,812
−1%since 1990
from 19,094 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
+6%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Hardin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,429
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,457 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,537
+54%since 1990
from $11,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(18,818)
Black0.7%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(104)
Asian0.3%(58)
Diversity Score4.9%(933)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(18,081)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(455)
Asian0.3%(59)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,530)
Diversity Score
8
+66%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hardin County to nearby counties

HARDIN COUNTY VS
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Income$87,205+146%
Home value$198,800+240%
Population12,361−25%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Hamilton County
Income$72,432+104%
Home value$156,400+168%
Population14,944−9%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$59,894+69%
Home value$124,100+113%
Population9,868−40%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
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Income$69,685+97%
Home value$258,700+343%
Population101,291+516%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Iowa?

Hardin County, Iowa has about 18,812 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardin County, Iowa?

The typical household in Hardin County, Iowa earns about $35,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Iowa expensive?

In Hardin County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Iowa?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Hardin County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4805Census Tract 4806Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4802
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 50126ZIP 50627ZIP 50006ZIP 50122ZIP 50230ZIP 50258ZIP 50672ZIP 50206ZIP 50269ZIP 50102
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