Hardin County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Hardin County, Kentucky has a population of 111,942, the 6th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $67,647 and the median home value is $225,800. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hardin County Quick Facts
How Hardin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,452 | 111,942 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $67,608 | $67,647 | +0.1% |
| Median home value | $205,900 | $225,800 | +9.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hardin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 32,576 | $60,760 | 17.0% | $245,900 |
| Radcliff | 22,864 | $58,559 | 16.0% | $169,600 |
| Fort Knox | 8,836 | $82,663 | 9.0% | N/A |
| Vine Grove | 6,830 | $72,560 | 11.1% | $235,400 |
| Rineyville | 2,470 | $84,511 | 3.9% | $257,100 |
| Muldraugh | 1,127 | $60,508 | 22.5% | $76,700 |
| West Point | 1,025 | $37,449 | 32.1% | $91,000 |
| Sonora | 653 | $51,250 | 12.1% | $185,400 |
| Upton | 606 | $43,173 | 17.5% | $156,500 |
| Cecilia | 503 | $71,544 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Hardin County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 111,942. It is the 6th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hardin County is 37.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hardin County is $67,647. This is 6% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $225,800. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 74.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.7%.
Education
24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hardin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hardin County, Kentucky?
Hardin County has a population of 111,942, making it the 6th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Hardin County?
The median household income in Hardin County is $67,647 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.
How many cities are in Hardin County, Kentucky?
Hardin County contains 10 Census-designated places.