Hardin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hardin County is located in Texas with a total population of 57,126. It is the 61st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hardin County is 39.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardin County is $72,532. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $188,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hardin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hardin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 89.9%.