Hardy County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,243 | — | #2,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,272 | -34.4% | #2,810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,300 | -41.0% | #1,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $816 | -29.8% | #1,993 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.4% | #2,407 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hardy County has a population of 14,243, making it the #2,208 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hardy County is $49,272, ranking #2,810 out of 3,222 counties — 34.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Hardy County is $166,300 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $816/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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92.2% of residents in Hardy County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Hardy County, West Virginia
Hardy County, West Virginia has a total population of 14,243, making it the 2,208th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hardy County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hardy County is $49,272, which ranks #2,810 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Hardy County is $166,300, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Hardy County pay a median gross rent of $816 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hardy County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Hardy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Hardy County, West Virginia 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.