Hardin County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Hardin County, Tennessee has a population of 26,939, the 55th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,149 and the median home value is $154,000. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
Hardin County Quick Facts
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
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 | 7,219 | $41,396 | 25.9% | $163,100 |
| Adamsville | 2,621 | $50,833 | 22.4% | $188,000 |
| Olivet | 1,609 | $71,000 | 14.5% | $136,400 |
| Crump | 1,240 | $39,032 | 17.4% | $144,400 |
| Saltillo | 743 | $64,236 | 11.2% | $112,000 |
| Walnut Grove (Hardin County) | 467 | $53,255 | 30.8% | $78,000 |
| Counce | 352 | $69,224 | 0.0% | $145,000 |
| Milledgeville | 291 | $70,625 | 11.0% | $131,900 |
| Nixon | 289 | N/A | 67.5% | $95,500 |
| Morris Chapel | 235 | $28,688 | 39.6% | N/A |
| Shiloh | 110 | $44,043 | 8.2% | N/A |
| 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 26,939. 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 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hardin County is $49,149. This is 27% lower than the state median of $67,097. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 51% 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 4.3%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $154,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hardin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 84.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hardin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 26,939, 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 $49,149 with a poverty rate of 20.8%.
How many cities are in Hardin County, Tennessee?
Hardin County contains 12 Census-designated places.