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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardin County

Texas · 48,073 residents · 890.576 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,612. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
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

Total population
48,073
+16%since 1990
from 41,320 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K45K49K54K59K1990201020202024Hardin County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,612
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,289 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,962
+61%since 1990
from $11,178 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(37,399)
Black8.5%(3,492)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(661)
Asian0.1%(42)
Diversity Score24.9%(10,285)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(42,941)
Black6.9%(3,310)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,223)
Asian0.2%(108)
Diversity Score22.5%(10,820)
Diversity Score
23
−10%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hardin County to nearby counties

HARDIN COUNTY VS
Liberty County
Income$68,703+83%
Home value$181,700+193%
Population121,364+107%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Tyler County
Income$55,396+47%
Home value$157,300+153%
Population20,443−65%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Orange County
Income$72,104+92%
Home value$173,400+179%
Population86,266+47%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$60,026+60%
Home value$169,500+173%
Population254,321+333%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Texas?

Hardin County, Texas has about 48,073 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Texas earns about $37,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Texas expensive?

In Hardin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Texas?

About 11.2% of people in Hardin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,753 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 302Census Tract 308Census Tract 305.04Census Tract 309Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 306Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 310Census Tract 307Census Tract 301Census Tract 305.03Census Tract 304
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 77657ZIP 77656ZIP 77625ZIP 77659ZIP 77585ZIP 77519ZIP 77663ZIP 77376ZIP 77374
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