Hardin County's estimated 2025 population is 16,405 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardin County is the 47th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 17,543 and has seen a growth of -6.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hardin County includes 92.07% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.07%)
Two or more races (3.1%)
Other race (1.91%)
Black or African American (1%)
Asian (0.99%)
Native American (0.92%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,402 | 92.07% |
| Two or more races | 519 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 320 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 1% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 154 | 0.92% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hardin County's average per capita income is $43,444. Household income levels show a median of $64,906. The poverty rate stands at 8.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,538 | $100,969 |
| Families | $83,767 | $95,602 |
| Households | $64,906 | $76,468 |
| Non Families | $33,800 | $43,281 |
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