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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardin County

Tennessee · 25,578 residents · 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 $27,819. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

25,578
+13%since 1990
from 22,633 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K25K26K28K1990201020202024Hardin County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,819
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,598
+62%since 1990
from $9,654 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
22.8% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(21,560)
Black4.3%(973)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(28)
Asian0.2%(37)
Diversity Score11.6%(2,630)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(24,099)
Black3.7%(941)
Hispanic / Latino1%(260)
Asian0.2%(42)
Diversity Score11.8%(3,012)
12
+1%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 18.3 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Tennessee?

Hardin County, Tennessee has about 25,578 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Tennessee earns about $27,819 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Tennessee?

About 9.8% 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 18.8% 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 2,945 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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