Hardeman County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hardeman County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 25,477. It is the 58th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardeman County is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,173. This is 31% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 11.2%. This is 137% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $116,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Hardeman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardeman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (40.1% vs 15.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.