Hardin County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hardin County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 111,452. It is the 6th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardin County is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardin County is $67,608. This is 8% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $205,900. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.9%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.