Hardin County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Hardin County has a population of 111,942 residents and a median age of 37.3 years, making it the #563 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The median home value is $225,800, and the median household income is $67,647, which is 10% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In Hardin County, 24.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.3% below the national average, ranking #1,254 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hardin County is 73.7 years. 20.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.4% of adults in Hardin County smoke , 38.9% are obese , and 15.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.4 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hardin County is 5.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
17.6% of children in Hardin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hardin County is 60.2%. The mean commute time is 24.9 min, which is 9.9% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hardin County voted Republican with a margin of 29.3%. The vote was 34.5% Dem / 63.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.