Hardin County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 61st-largest in Texas
The population of Hardin County, Texas is 57,126 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $72,532, the median home value is $188,200, and the median age is 39.3.
The population of Hardin County has grown 7.1% since 2010 (54,785 → 58,670), a +0.49% annualized rate.
57,126
Population
+0.49%
Annual growth
64
People / sq mi
$72,532
Median Income
$188,200
Median Home Value
Hardin County covers 891 sq mi of land at 64.1 people per square mile.
About Hardin County, TX
Hardin County is a county in Texas with a population of 57,126. It ranks #61 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The median household income in Hardin County is $72,532, near the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $188,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,011. The homeownership rate of 82.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Hardin County reflects 20.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.8 minutes each way.
Hardin County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hardin County had a population of 54,785 in 2010 and 58,670 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,670 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.
58,670
Population (2024)
54,785
Population (2010)
58,670
Peak (2024)
0.50%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,785 |
| 2011 | 55,074 |
| 2012 | 55,129 |
| 2013 | 55,311 |
| 2014 | 55,516 |
| 2015 | 55,767 |
| 2016 | 56,310 |
| 2017 | 57,194 |
| 2018 | 57,175 |
| 2019 | 57,796 |
| 2020 | 56,355 |
| 2021 | 57,141 |
| 2022 | 57,819 |
| 2023 | 58,227 |
| 2024 | 58,670 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.3
Median Age
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Male
17.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 17.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,532$-3,760 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,057 |
| Per-capita income | $36,761 |
| Poverty rate | 9.9%-0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hardin County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
87.0%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
29.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$188,200$-72,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,011
Median rent
82.5%
Homeownership rate
24,686
Total housing units
88.1%
Occupied
11.9%
Vacant
17.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.1%
With health insurance
94.0%
With broadband internet
18.6%
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans (18+)
18.1%
With a disability
95.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.9%
High School+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hardin County, Texas has a population of 57,126 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 64 people per square mile.
The population of Hardin County has grown 7.1% since 2010 (54,785 → 58,670), a +0.49% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hardin County, Texas is $72,532, with mean (average) household income of $94,057 and per-capita income of $36,761. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hardin County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.5%), Black or African American (6.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hardin County, Texas is 39.3 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.
The median home value in Hardin County is $188,200 and median monthly rent is $1,011. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,686 total housing units, 11.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hardin County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Hardin County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.