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Hardin County

Texas · 56,231 residents · 890.576 sq mi
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Hardin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,221. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,231
+17%since 2000
from 48,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K45K49K54K59K1990201020202024Hardin County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,221
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,612 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,451
+64%since 2000
from $17,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+34%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(46,934)
Black5.4%(3,037)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,417)
Asian0.7%(399)
Other1.6%(874)
Diversity Score31.9%(17,953)
Segregation Score35.1%(19,724)
Diversity Score
32
+42%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
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Income$55,396−10%
Home value$157,300+16%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
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Home value$173,400+28%
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HARDIN COUNTY VS
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Income$60,026−2%
Home value$169,500+25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Texas?

Hardin County, Texas has about 56,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Texas earns about $61,221 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 $135,600, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Texas?

About 18.1% 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 14,911 residents, a change of about 36 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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