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Hardin County

Iowa · 17,534 residents · 569.307 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,694. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $85,600. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
17,534
−7%since 2000
from 18,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Hardin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,694
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,154
+38%since 2000
from $17,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(18,081)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(455)
Asian0.3%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(1,530)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(16,430)
Black1.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(651)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other1.1%(192)
Diversity Score15.2%(2,671)
Diversity Score
15
+87%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Iowa?

Hardin County, Iowa has about 17,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Iowa earns about $44,694 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Iowa?

About 20.2% 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 9.9% 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 1,560 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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