Hardin County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Hardin County, Texas has a population of 57,642, the 61st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $75,808 and the median home value is $205,700. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Hardin County Quick Facts

Population 57,642

Median Household Income $75,80890% MOE ±$5,192

Median Home Value $205,70090% MOE ±$10,130

Poverty Rate 12.1%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 39.4 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.0%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 57,642 61st of 254

Median Income $75,808 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment 5.4%

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	56,765	57,642	+1.5%
Median household income	$74,260	$75,808	No clear change (+2.1%)
Median home value¹	$152,731	$205,700	+34.7%
Median gross rent	$994	$1,049	No clear change (+5.5%)

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

$75,808

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hardin

$205,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

10.9%

$200K+

9.2%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,049/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

19.5%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

23.3%

75+

7.1%

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	13,963	$107,623	3.7%	$291,900
Silsbee	6,842	$59,907	20.0%	$148,400
Kountze	2,367	$65,969	11.5%	$127,300
Sour Lake	2,130	$73,241	12.6%	$173,800
Pinewood Estates	1,516	$157,553	1.1%	$340,900
Wildwood	584	$64,366	6.3%	$221,300
Rose Hill Acres	324	$81,875	11.4%	$214,000

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Population Overview

Hardin County is located in Texas with a total population of 57,642. 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 39.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hardin County is $75,808. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $205,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Hardin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% 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 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

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 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 57,642, 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 $75,808 with a poverty rate of 12.1%.

How many cities are in Hardin County, Texas?

Hardin County contains 7 Census-designated places.