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Hardeman County

Texas · 4,724 residents · 695.114 sq mi
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Hardeman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,312. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,000. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

4,724
−11%since 1990
from 5,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+5%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardeman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,312
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,657 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,824
+60%since 1990
from $10,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$327
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
26.7% rent
1.1
−17%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,443)
Black5.9%(312)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(551)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50%(2,642)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,731)
Black4.8%(227)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(685)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score41.7%(1,970)
42
−17%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.7 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, Texas?

Hardeman County, Texas has about 4,724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardeman County, Texas earns about $28,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardeman County, Texas expensive?

In Hardeman County, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,000, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeman County, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hardeman County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardeman County, Texas?

About 17.8% of people in Hardeman County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardeman County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardeman County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 559 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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