Hardeman County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hardeman County, Tennessee has a population of 25,433, the 59th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $46,069 and the median home value is $121,700. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

Hardeman County Quick Facts

Population 25,433

Median Household Income $46,06990% MOE ±$3,221

Median Home Value $121,70090% MOE ±$7,836

Poverty Rate 19.0%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.8%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Median Age 40.1 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 71.7%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.9%

Cities/Places 10

Population 25,433 59th of 95

Median Income $46,069 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment 9.8%

How Hardeman County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,443	25,433	-0.0%
Median household income	$49,602	$46,069	No clear change (-7.1%)
Median home value¹	$111,010	$121,700	+9.6%
Median gross rent	$800	$812	No clear change (+1.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hardeman

$46,069

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hardeman

$121,700

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.8%

$25K-$50K 29.8%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 17.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

7.1%

$40K-$45K

7.1%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

2.7%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

9.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%

Renter 28.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $812/mo 21.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

26.0%

55-74

23.8%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hardeman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bolivar	5,144	$39,028	21.7%	$150,200
Whiteville	4,530	$42,105	28.3%	$124,400
Middleton	743	$36,250	39.1%	$122,100
Pocahontas	391	N/A	3.1%	$116,700
Saulsbury	304	$46,346	29.3%	$103,400
Toone	289	$37,063	45.0%	$82,500
Hornsby	228	$49,135	16.1%	$106,300
Essary Springs	154	$39,805	0.0%	$205,500
Hickory Valley	126	$33,229	23.8%	$105,700
Silerton	81	$41,607	32.1%	$102,800

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Population Overview

Hardeman County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 25,433. It is the 59th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardeman County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069. This is 34% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $121,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hardeman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardeman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (38.2% vs 15.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

12.2% 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 61% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hardeman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee 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 Hardeman County, Tennessee?

Hardeman County has a population of 25,433, making it the 59th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Hardeman County?

The median household income in Hardeman County is $46,069 with a poverty rate of 19.0%.

How many cities are in Hardeman County, Tennessee?

Hardeman County contains 10 Census-designated places.