Hardin County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,639 | — | #2,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,069 | -13.4% | #1,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,500 | -56.5% | #2,619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | -31.6% | #2,134 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.2% | #713 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardin County has a population of 16,639, making it the #2,061 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hardin County is $65,069, ranking #1,627 out of 3,222 counties — 13.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Hardin County is $122,500 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $795/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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95.0% of residents in Hardin County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa has a total population of 16,639, making it the 2,061st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardin County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardin County is $65,069, which ranks #1,627 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Hardin County is $122,500, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Hardin County pay a median gross rent of $795 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardin County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Hardin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Hardin County, Iowa 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.