Hardin County's estimated 2026 population is 114,320 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardin County is the 6th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 106,970 and has seen a growth of 6.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 84,307 adults, (16,922 of whom are seniors) in Hardin County.
Female: 56,595 (50.6%)
Male: 55,347 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Hardin County includes 75.93% White, 11.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,992 | 75.93% |
| Black or African American | 12,535 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 9,851 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,471 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 1,727 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 238 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.11% |
Hardin County's average per capita income is $46,210. Household income levels show a median of $67,647. The poverty rate stands at 13.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,827 | $132,834 |
| Families | $84,015 | $112,326 |
| Households | $67,647 | $93,596 |
| Non Families | $43,726 | $54,560 |
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