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Hardeman County

Texas · 4,139 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 $36,295. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% 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 $46,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
4,139
−12%since 2000
from 4,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardeman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,295
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,312 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,401
+3%since 2000
from $16,824 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,731)
Black4.8%(227)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(685)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(1,970)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(2,938)
Black5.2%(217)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(889)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score54%(2,237)
Diversity Score
54
+30%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardeman County, Texas?

Hardeman County, Texas has about 4,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardeman County, Texas earns about $36,295 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeman County, Texas?

About 14.7% 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 19.2% 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 1,144 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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