Hardin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Hardin County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hardin County, Texas has a population of 57,126, the 61st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,532 and the median home value is $188,200. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Hardin County Quick Facts

Population 57,126

Median Household Income $72,532

Median Home Value $188,200

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 39.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 57,126 61st of 254

Median Income $72,532 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 5.1%

Median Household Income

Hardin

$72,532

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Hardin

$188,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 36.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

10.2%

$200K+

8.9%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.4%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hardin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lumberton	13,803	$104,551	5.8%	$271,500
Silsbee	6,883	$60,083	17.1%	$160,600
Sour Lake	2,162	$73,190	14.1%	$161,800
Kountze	1,982	$65,568	12.8%	$130,500
Pinewood Estates	1,374	$113,289	0.0%	$317,700
Rose Hill Acres	313	$86,500	7.0%	$224,400
Wildwood	309	$74,038	13.6%	$237,500

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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Hardin County has a population of 57,126, making it the 61st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hardin County?

The median household income in Hardin County is $72,532 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Hardin County, Texas?

Hardin County contains 7 Census-designated places.