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Hardin County

Texas · 54,635 residents · 890.576 sq mi
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Hardin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,755. Population has held roughly steady 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 $95,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
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
54,635
+14%since 2000
from 48,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K45K49K54K59K1990201020202024Hardin County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,755
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,612 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,965
+33%since 2000
from $17,962 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(42,941)
Black6.9%(3,310)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,223)
Asian0.2%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(10,820)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(48,088)
Black5.8%(3,181)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(2,384)
Asian0.5%(269)
Other1.1%(618)
Diversity Score27.1%(14,829)
Diversity Score
27
+21%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Texas?

Hardin County, Texas has about 54,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Texas earns about $52,755 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 12.0% 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 13,315 residents, a change of about 32 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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