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Hardin County

Tennessee · 27,983 residents (2025 est.) · 577.487 sq mi
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Hardin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,249
+7%since 2000
from 25,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 45 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,983 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K26K28K1990201020202024Hardin County
202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(1,232)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(1,676)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(1,519)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(1,494)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(1,655)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(3,049)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(2,961)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(3,310)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(3,958)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(3,651)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(2,295)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(449)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,956
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,819 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,881
+85%since 2000
from $15,598 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+1%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(24,099)
Black3.7%(941)
Hispanic / Latino1%(260)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(24,745)
Black3.4%(935)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(678)
Asian0%(8)
Other3.2%(883)
Diversity Score
22
+35%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
23
−26%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(311)
Puerto Rican0.6%(171)
Bolivian0.1%(40)
Peruvian0.1%(39)
Spaniard0.1%(28)
Argentine0%(10)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(6)
Laotian0%(1)
Ancestry
Irish12.5%(3,408)
American12.2%(3,325)
English12.1%(3,295)
German9.8%(2,680)
Italian1.2%(332)
Scottish1.1%(298)
Austrian1%(276)
Norwegian0.7%(183)
Polish0.7%(181)
French0.6%(177)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(94)
British0.3%(90)
Greek0.3%(87)
Dutch0.3%(86)
Swedish0.3%(75)
Russian0.2%(48)
Romanian0.1%(38)
Arab0.1%(15)
Lebanese0.1%(15)
Belgian0%(11)
Canadian0%(10)
Czech0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.4%(3,344)
Married50.2%(5,522)
Widowed4.9%(538)
Divorced14.5%(1,597)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(2,398)
Married48.8%(5,772)
Widowed14.7%(1,733)
Divorced16.2%(1,918)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Tennessee?

Hardin County, Tennessee has about 27,249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Tennessee earns about $49,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Tennessee expensive?

In Hardin County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $160,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Tennessee?

About 21.5% of people in Hardin County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,616 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9203Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9204.02Census Tract 9204.01Census Tract 9205.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 38372ZIP 38326ZIP 38361ZIP 38370ZIP 38475ZIP 38327ZIP 38359ZIP 38376ZIP 38365
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