Hardy County's estimated 2026 population is 14,419 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardy County is the 37th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,044 and has seen a growth of 2.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hardy County includes 89.98% White, 4.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.98%)
Black or African American (4.92%)
Other race (2.61%)
Two or more races (2.44%)
Asian (0.03%)
Native American (0.02%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,809 | 89.98% |
| Black or African American | 700 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 371 | 2.61% |
| Two or more races | 347 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hardy County's average per capita income is $34,527. Household income levels show a median of $49,302. The poverty rate stands at 17.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,192 | - |
| Families | $62,064 | $77,149 |
| Households | $49,302 | $67,480 |
| Non Families | $36,750 | $48,542 |
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