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Hardin County

Illinois · 4,320 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 $27,578. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
4,320
−10%since 2000
from 4,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+10%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardin County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,578
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,693 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,515
+16%since 2000
from $15,984 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,171)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(56)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other3.6%(154)
Diversity Score13.3%(575)
Diversity Score
13
+27%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Illinois?

Hardin County, Illinois has about 4,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Illinois earns about $27,578 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Illinois?

About 11.0% 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 22.3% of people in Hardin County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 869 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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