Hardeman County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47069 Republican

Located in Tennessee, Hardeman County has a population of 25,433 residents and a median age of 40.1 years, making it the #1,642 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.0%. The median home value is $121,700, and the median household income is $46,069, which is 39% below the national median.

25,433
Population
#1,642 of 3,222
$46,069
Median Income
-38.7% #2,930 of 3,222
40.1 years
Median Age
+3.1% #2,101 of 3,222
19.0%
Poverty Rate
+50.7% #2,567 of 3,222
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Demographics
25,433
Economy
$46,069
Housing
$121,700
Education
12.2%
Health & Wellbeing
92.5%
Substance Use
47.5%
Safety
16.9 /100K
Families & Children
29.5%
Civic & Transportation
36.4 min
Elections
Rep +24.1%

Demographics

Hardeman County has a population of 25,433, making it the #1,642 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069, ranking #2,930 out of 3,222 counties — 38.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.

Income#2,930
$46,069
-38.7%
vs nation
9th percentile
Per Capita#3,055
$23,153
-43.9%
vs nation
5th percentile
Poverty#2,567
19.0%
+50.7%
vs nation
20th percentile
Unemployment#3,080
9.8%
+84.7%
vs nation
4th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Hardeman County is $121,700 (-56.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $812/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.

Home Value#2,635
$121,700
-56.8%
vs nation
18th percentile
Rent#2,018
$812
-30.2%
vs nation
37th percentile
Homeownership#2,065
71.7%
+11.3%
vs nation
36th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Hardeman County, 12.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 63.8% below the national average, ranking #3,092 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2% −63.8% vs nation
Rank #3,092 of 3,222
4th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Hardeman County is 70.3 years. 25.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,828
70.3
-6.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,786
25.5%
+30.4%
vs nation
11th percentile
Diabetes#2,977
15.0%
+34.7%
vs nation
5th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#3,075
45.0%
+20.6%
vs nation
2th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,798
6.4
+13.4%
vs nation
11th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,934
5.5
+23.8%
vs nation
7th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,817
10.5%
0.0%
vs nation
42th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,855
33.5%
+27.0%
vs nation
9th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,879
15.1%
+4.8%
vs nation
40th percentile

Substance Use

24.5% of adults in Hardeman County smoke , 47.5% are obese , and 15.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,982
24.5%
+36.4%
vs nation
5th percentile
Adult Obesity#3,111
47.5%
+25.3%
vs nation
1th percentile
Excessive Drinking#208
15.2%
-23.6%
vs nation
93th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#898
25.1
-22.5%
vs nation
58th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Hardeman County is 16.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.5 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,404
16.9
+111.9%
vs nation
9th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,645
20.7
+5.1%
vs nation
36th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,158
27.0
+50.9%
vs nation
13th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,429
30.5
+50.7%
vs nation
14th percentile

Families & Children

29.5% of children in Hardeman County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 32.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,282
10.7
+57.5%
vs nation
6th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,479
32.3
+47.9%
vs nation
17th percentile
Child Poverty#2,826
29.5%
+55.3%
vs nation
10th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Hardeman County is 49.6%. The mean commute time is 36.4 min, which is 32.0% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
49.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
36.4 min +32.0% vs nation
Rank #188 of 3,222
94th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Hardeman County voted Republican with a margin of 24.1%. The vote was 37.5% Dem / 61.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.4 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +24.1%
37.5% 61.6%
Dem 9,399 votes Rep
2020 REP +15.7%
41.5% 57.2%
Dem 10,063 votes Rep
2016 REP +7.9%
45.2% 53.1%
Dem 9,242 votes Rep
2012 DEM +5.9%
52.5% 46.6%
Dem 10,435 votes Rep
2008 DEM +6.2%
52.7% 46.5%
Dem 11,237 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Hardeman County, Tennessee

Hardeman County, Tennessee has a total population of 25,433, making it the 1,642nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardeman County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069, which ranks #2,930 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.

The median home value in Hardeman County is $121,700, 56.8% below the national median. Renters in Hardeman County pay a median gross rent of $812 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hardeman County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.

Hardeman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.2%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).

All data for Hardeman County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.