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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Hardin County

Illinois · 5,189 residents · 177.389 sq mi
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Hardin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,498. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,100. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,189
+8%vs 2000
vs 4,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardin County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,498
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,693 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,314
−48%vs 2000
vs $15,984 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$214
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $246 in 2000
US average: $450
78.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
21.6% rent
1.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,554)
Black2.8%(132)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(51)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(505)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,084)
Black1.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score5.8%(299)
6
−45%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hardin County, Illinois?

Hardin County, Illinois has about 5,189 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Illinois earns about $15,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Illinois expensive?

In Hardin County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $25,100, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Illinois?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Illinois?

About 26.7% of people in Hardin County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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