Hardin County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 111,942 #563 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $67,647 -10.0% #1,374 / 3,222
57th
Median Age 37.3 years -4.1% #2,700 / 3,222
16th
Median Home Value $225,800 -19.9% #1,124 / 3,222
65th
Median Gross Rent $971 -16.5% #1,098 / 3,222
66th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.6% #1,537 / 3,222
52th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.7%
Native Born
4.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$67,647 −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,374 of 3,222
57th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,638 −8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,158 of 3,222
64th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,537 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.2% +16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,580 of 3,222
20th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.8% −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,254 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.9 min −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,967 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$225,800 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,124 of 3,222
65th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$971 −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,098 of 3,222
66th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.6% −2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,877 of 3,222
11th percentile
62.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Hardin County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #965 of 3,222
70th percentile

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.