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Hardeman County

Tennessee · 27,253 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 $32,539. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
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
27,253
−3%since 2000
from 28,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,539
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,838
+19%since 2000
from $13,349 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(15,994)
Black40.8%(11,474)
Hispanic / Latino1%(273)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(17,539)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(15,197)
Black41.2%(11,228)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(376)
Asian0.5%(145)
Other1.3%(342)
Diversity Score65%(17,720)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

Hardeman County, Tennessee has about 27,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardeman County, Tennessee earns about $32,539 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

About 10.7% 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 20.0% 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 3,876 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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