Hardeman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hardeman County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,529. It is the 210th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardeman County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardeman County is $61,179. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $76,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Hardeman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardeman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.