Hardin County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Hardin County, Tennessee is 26,939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,149, the median home value is $154,000, and the median age is 45.4.

The population of Hardin County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (26,050 → 27,617), a +0.42% annualized rate.

Hardin County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,939

Population

+0.42%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,149

Median Income

$154,000

Median Home Value

Hardin County covers 577 sq mi of land at 46.6 people per square mile.

About Hardin County, TN

Hardin County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 26,939. It ranks #55 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 45.4, older than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Hardin County is $49,149, below the US median of $74,580. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $154,000, with monthly rent averaging $770. The homeownership rate of 78.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hardin County reflects 14.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.9 minutes each way.

Hardin County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hardin County had a population of 26,050 in 2010 and 27,617 in 2024, a 6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,617 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.

27,617

Population (2024)

26,050

Population (2010)

27,617

Peak (2024)

0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,050	-	-	estimate
2011	25,871	-179	-0.69%	estimate
2012	25,966	+95	+0.37%	estimate
2013	25,931	-35	-0.13%	estimate
2014	25,808	-123	-0.47%	estimate
2015	25,760	-48	-0.19%	estimate
2016	25,746	-14	-0.05%	estimate
2017	25,708	-38	-0.15%	estimate
2018	25,659	-49	-0.19%	estimate
2019	25,627	-32	-0.12%	estimate
2020	26,958	+1,331	+5.19%	estimate
2021	26,980	+22	+0.08%	estimate
2022	27,240	+260	+0.96%	estimate
2023	27,449	+209	+0.77%	estimate
2024	27,617	+168	+0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.5%
Black or African American	3.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.4

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

23.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

5.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

10.8%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

8.2%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 23.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,149$-17,948 vs state
Mean household income	$66,579
Per-capita income	$27,876
Poverty rate	15.8%+5.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	47.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.0%

Manufacturing

17.8%

Education & health care

9.2%

Construction

8.5%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Finance & real estate

4.9%

Public administration

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Hardin County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

86.0%

Public transit

7.0%

Work from home

24.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$154,000$-102,800 vs state

Median home value

$770

Median rent

78.0%

Homeownership rate

15,096

Total housing units

71.8%

Occupied

28.2%

Vacant

22.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.8%

With health insurance

88.1%

With broadband internet

31.8%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

18.1%

With a disability

97.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.4%

High School+

14.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hardin County, Tennessee has a population of 26,939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 47 people per square mile.

The population of Hardin County has grown 6.0% since 2010 (26,050 → 27,617), a +0.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hardin County, Tennessee is $49,149, with mean (average) household income of $66,579 and per-capita income of $27,876. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hardin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.5%), Black or African American (3.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hardin County, Tennessee is 45.4 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Hardin County is $154,000 and median monthly rent is $770. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,096 total housing units, 28.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hardin County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Hardin County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.