Hardin County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 111,942 | — | #563 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,647 | -10.0% | #1,374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,800 | -19.9% | #1,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | -16.5% | #1,098 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.6% | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardin County has a population of 111,942, making it the #563 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hardin County is $67,647, ranking #1,374 out of 3,222 counties — 10.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Hardin County is $225,800 (-19.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $971/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.6%.
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94.2% of residents in Hardin County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County, Kentucky has a total population of 111,942, making it the 563rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardin County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardin County is $67,647, which ranks #1,374 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Hardin County is $225,800, 19.9% below the national median. Renters in Hardin County pay a median gross rent of $971 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardin County, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Hardin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%).
All data for Hardin County, Kentucky 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.