Hardy County's estimated 2026 population is 14,239 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardy County is the 37th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,044 and has seen a growth of 1.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 45.3 years
There are 11,420 adults, (3,303 of whom are seniors) in Hardy County.
Female: 6,952 (48.8%)
Male: 7,291 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Hardy County includes 89.85% White, 4.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,798 | 89.85% |
| Black or African American | 695 | 4.88% |
| Other race | 392 | 2.75% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Hardy County's average per capita income is $38,094. Household income levels show a median of $49,272. The poverty rate stands at 17.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,468 | - |
| Families | $60,268 | $76,830 |
| Households | $49,272 | $68,673 |
| Non Families | $36,009 | $50,867 |
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