Hardin County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Hardin County, Tennessee has a population of 27,249, the 55th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,956 and the median home value is $160,400. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

Hardin County Quick Facts

Population 27,249

Median Household Income $49,95690% MOE ±$3,579

Median Home Value $160,40090% MOE ±$9,407

Poverty Rate 21.5%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 45.1 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 12

Population 27,249 55th of 95

Median Income $49,956 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Hardin 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	25,715	27,249	+6.0%
Median household income	$50,068	$49,956	No clear change (-0.2%)
Median home value¹	$152,977	$160,400	No clear change (+4.9%)
Median gross rent	$729	$775	+6.4%

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

Median Household Income

Hardin

$49,956

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hardin

$160,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.7%

$25K-$50K 24.4%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

9.4%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

6.2%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

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

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $775/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.1%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

27.9%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hardin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Savannah	7,412	$39,712	29.8%	$160,200
Adamsville	2,278	$51,422	28.6%	$148,600
Olivet	1,377	$66,635	21.0%	$159,800
Crump	1,231	$43,750	15.2%	$151,500
Saltillo	753	$59,063	11.8%	$122,500
Walnut Grove (Hardin County)	403	$26,000	40.9%	$86,800
Milledgeville	299	$56,042	12.4%	$126,600
Nixon	294	N/A	55.8%	$130,100
Counce	276	$54,565	0.0%	$159,200
Morris Chapel	218	N/A	39.5%	N/A
Shiloh	130	$46,224	6.2%	$75,600
Childers Hill	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hardin County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 27,249. It is the 55th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardin County is 45.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardin County is $49,956. This is 28% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The median home value is $160,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hardin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.2%.

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 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 Hardin County, Tennessee?

Hardin County has a population of 27,249, making it the 55th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Hardin County?

The median household income in Hardin County is $49,956 with a poverty rate of 21.5%.

How many cities are in Hardin County, Tennessee?

Hardin County contains 12 Census-designated places.