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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardy County

West Virginia · 12,669 residents · 582.315 sq mi
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Hardy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,846. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

12,669
+15%since 1990
from 10,977 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,846
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,745 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,859
+57%since 1990
from $10,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(10,719)
Black1.9%(211)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(27)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score6.3%(696)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(12,225)
Black1.8%(230)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score6.5%(818)
6
+2%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardy County, West Virginia?

Hardy County, West Virginia has about 12,669 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hardy County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hardy County, West Virginia earns about $31,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardy County, West Virginia expensive?

In Hardy County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Hardy County, West Virginia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hardy County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardy County, West Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in Hardy County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardy County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardy County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,692 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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