Hardin County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,249 | — | #1,569 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,956 | -33.5% | #2,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,400 | -43.1% | #2,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | -33.4% | #2,307 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.9% | #2,802 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardin County has a population of 27,249, making it the #1,569 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hardin County is $49,956, ranking #2,773 out of 3,222 counties — 33.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Hardin County is $160,400 (-43.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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85.8% of residents in Hardin County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Hardin County, Tennessee
Hardin County, Tennessee has a total population of 27,249, making it the 1,569th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardin County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardin County is $49,956, which ranks #2,773 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Hardin County is $160,400, 43.1% below the national median. Renters in Hardin County pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardin County, 15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Hardin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Hardin County, Tennessee 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.