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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardeman County

Tennessee · 28,105 residents · 667.768 sq mi
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Hardeman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,111. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% 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

28,105
+20%since 1990
from 23,377 in 1990
1990 – 2025
42 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,111
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,128 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,349
+54%since 1990
from $8,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(14,550)
Black37.6%(8,786)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(109)
Asian0.1%(34)
Diversity Score59.5%(13,916)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(15,994)
Black40.8%(11,474)
Hispanic / Latino1%(273)
Asian0.3%(78)
Diversity Score62.4%(17,539)
62
+5%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+6%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

Hardeman County, Tennessee has about 28,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hardeman County, Tennessee earns about $29,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardeman County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hardeman County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hardeman County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

About 19.7% of people in Hardeman County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardeman County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardeman County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,728 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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