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Hardin County

Tennessee · 26,831 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 $42,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,831
+5%since 2000
from 25,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+17%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K26K28K1990201020202024Hardin County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,285
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,664
+58%since 2000
from $15,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.8%(3,012)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(24,272)
Black3%(805)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(565)
Asian0.6%(148)
Other1.4%(376)
Diversity Score17.2%(4,625)
Segregation Score31.3%(8,404)
Diversity Score
17
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Tennessee?

Hardin County, Tennessee has about 26,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Tennessee earns about $42,285 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 $120,200, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Tennessee?

About 16.5% 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 17.4% 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 4,198 residents, a change of about 19 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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