Hardinsburg, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 164, Hardinsburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hardinsburg is a small community located in Indiana, within Washington County. The total population is 164. It ranks as the 764th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardinsburg is 34.0 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Hardinsburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardinsburg is $36,042. This is 50% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hardinsburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardinsburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%.

Education

7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hardinsburg, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.