Hardin County's estimated 2026 population is 16,450 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardin County is the 45th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 17,543 and has seen a growth of -6.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 13,482 adults, (3,968 of whom are seniors) in Hardin County.
Female: 8,210 (49.3%)
Male: 8,429 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Hardin County includes 91.11% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,160 | 91.11% |
| Two or more races | 565 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 433 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 152 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.9% |
Hardin County's average per capita income is $44,060. Household income levels show a median of $65,069. The poverty rate stands at 9.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,819 | - |
| Families | $85,448 | $99,592 |
| Households | $65,069 | $79,622 |
| Non Families | $33,014 | $43,058 |
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