Hardy County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,419, reflecting a 0.29% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hardy County is the 37th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,044 and has grown 2.67% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 45.3 years
There are 11,420 adults, (3,303 of whom are seniors) in Hardy County.
Female: 6,952 (48.8%)
Male: 7,291 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Hardy County includes 89.85% White, 4.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,798 | 89.85% |
| Black or African American | 695 | 4.88% |
| Other race | 392 | 2.75% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
Hardy County 's average per capita income is $38,094. Household income levels show a median of $49,272. The poverty rate stands at 17.69%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,468 | - |
| Families | $60,268 | $76,830 |
| Households | $49,272 | $68,673 |
| Non Families | $36,009 | $50,867 |
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