Hardin County, KY

County

Demographics of Hardin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.8%

Households with Children

32.4%

School Enrollment K-12

13,941

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 31.2%
Some College or Associate's: 36.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.8%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 10.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 43.6%
Puerto Rican: 31.0%
Cuban: 4.9%
Dominican: 1.4%
Central American: 12.0%
South American: 1.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 58.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 67.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.6%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 29.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 55.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Hardin County

Neighborhoods in Hardin County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources