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Hardeman County

Texas · 3,549 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 $47,188. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 1,175 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,549
−25%since 2000
from 4,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+4%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hardeman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,188
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,312 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,659
+58%since 2000
from $16,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(2,441)
Black3.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino23%(818)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other4.1%(145)
Diversity Score59%(2,093)
Diversity Score
59
+41%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardeman County, Texas?

Hardeman County, Texas has about 3,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardeman County, Texas earns about $47,188 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Hardeman County, Texas?

About 16.3% 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 14.1% 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 1,734 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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