Hardin County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,605 | — | #2,995 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,271 | -27.8% | #2,519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.6 years | +37.8% | #87 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,800 | -63.2% | #2,938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $379 | -67.4% | #3,211 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -13.0% | #995 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardin County has a population of 3,605, making it the #2,995 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.6 years, which is 37.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hardin County is $54,271, ranking #2,519 out of 3,222 counties — 27.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Hardin County is $103,800 (-63.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $379/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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96.3% of residents in Hardin County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.
About Hardin County, Illinois
Hardin County, Illinois has a total population of 3,605, making it the 2,995th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardin County is 53.6 years, which is 37.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardin County is $54,271, which ranks #2,519 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Hardin County is $103,800, 63.2% below the national median. Renters in Hardin County pay a median gross rent of $379 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardin County, 13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Hardin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).
All data for Hardin County, Illinois 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.