Hardesty, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 404, Hardesty'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

Hardesty is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Texas County. The total population is 404. It ranks as the 403rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardesty is 28.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardesty is $87,808. This is 35% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.5%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. 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 Hardesty, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $47,600. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Hardesty is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardesty is Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.3%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (77.0% vs 12.7%).

Education

45.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hardesty in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.1%. Notably, 37.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hardesty, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.