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Hardin County

Illinois · 3,649 residents · 177.389 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,847. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,151 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,649
−24%since 2000
from 4,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+24%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardin County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,847
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,693 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,720
+73%since 2000
from $15,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(3,374)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(65)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0.7%(24)
Diversity Score8.2%(300)
Segregation Score17.4%(634)
Diversity Score
8
−22%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Illinois?

Hardin County, Illinois has about 3,649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Illinois earns about $50,847 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Illinois?

About 11.2% 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 13.3% 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 1,540 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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