Hardin County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Hardin County has a population of 27,249 residents and a median age of 45.1 years, making it the #1,569 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.5%. The median home value is $160,400, and the median household income is $49,956, which is 34% below the national median.
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.
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 $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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hardin County, 15.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 55.2% below the national average, ranking #2,805 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hardin County is 70.8 years. 20.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Hardin County smoke , 37.5% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 50.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Hardin County is 6.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
24.2% of children in Hardin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 11.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 22.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hardin County is 56.7%. The mean commute time is 28.0 min, which is 1.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hardin County voted Republican with a margin of 71.0%. The vote was 14.1% Dem / 85.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.