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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardin County

Kentucky · 94,174 residents · 623.899 sq mi
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The short version

Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,174
+6%since 1990
from 89,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 143 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+20%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
87K94K101K107K114K1990201020202024Hardin County
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,744
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,431 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,487
+65%since 1990
from $10,624 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(75,893)
Black11.1%(9,874)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2,430)
Asian2%(1,806)
Diversity Score37.7%(33,640)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(75,785)
Black11.6%(10,969)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(3,159)
Asian1.8%(1,683)
Diversity Score37.4%(35,264)
Diversity Score
37
−1%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hardin County to nearby counties

HARDIN COUNTY VS
Larue County
Income$67,067+78%
Home value$183,500+117%
Population15,184−87%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Meade County
Income$74,355+97%
Home value$207,900+145%
Population30,699−73%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Bullitt County
Income$80,558+113%
Home value$247,200+192%
Population86,454−24%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Breckinridge County
Income$55,843+48%
Home value$156,700+85%
Population21,503−81%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Kentucky?

Hardin County, Kentucky has about 94,174 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Kentucky earns about $37,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Kentucky expensive?

In Hardin County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Kentucky?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Kentucky?

About 10.0% of people in Hardin County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,934 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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