Hardeman County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hardeman County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hardeman County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hardeman County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Hardeman County, Tennessee is 25,612 people, with a median age of 40.6.

We can look at the total population in Hardeman County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,612
+1.45%
-0.67%
2020
25,247
 -0.77% -
2019
25,443
 -0.47% -
2018
25,562
 -0.86% -
2017
25,784
 - -

Population of Hardeman County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.8%
54.7%
 -1.65%
Black/African American
40.7%
41.5%
 -1.93%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.1%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hardeman County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.6 -0.25% 38.2 +0.79% 43.9 -0.23%
2020 40.7 +0.99% 37.9 +1.34% 44 -2.65%
2019 40.3 -0.49% 37.4 -1.58% 45.2 +1.8%
2018 40.5 0% 38 -0.26% 44.4 +0.45%
2017 40.5 - 38.1 - 44.2 -

The median age of Hardeman County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,305 -1.56% 1,245 -0.46% 1,283 1,199
10 to 19 1,445 +6.37% 1,582 -11.49% 1,473 1,397
20 to 29 2,401 -0.57% 1,251 +3.42% 2,373 1,288
30 to 39 2,221 +3.15% 1,258 +3.94% 2,288 1,307
40 to 49 2,002 +1.73% 1,383 -9.32% 2,034 1,247
50 to 59 1,892 -0.89% 1,649 -15.51% 1,866 1,403
60 to 69 1,632 -7.08% 1,481 +12.39% 1,516 1,672
70+ 1,178 +16.68% 1,859 +1.41% 1,383 1,883

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hardeman County, Tennessee is $41,138.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hardeman County.

  • Under 25
    $37,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,114.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,936.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,841.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hardeman County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hardeman County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hardeman County, Tennessee is currently $55,766.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.85% of households in Hardeman County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hardeman County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hardeman County is $20,591.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hardeman County by the total population of Hardeman County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hardeman County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hardeman County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.89%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hardeman County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hardeman County over the age of 16 is 21,374.

Of those people, a total of 45.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hardeman County is 39.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,114 43.20% 40.10%
20 to 24 years 1,769 67.70% 18.50%
25 to 29 years 1,892 52.60% 29.70%
30 to 34 years 1,872 61.30% 14.60%
35 to 44 years 3,378 50.70% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 3,308 52.50% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,587 60.60% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 1,810 47.60% 0.10%
65 to 74 years 2,790 17.40% 14.00%
75 years and over 1,854 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hardeman County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,888 44.70% 6.80%
Black or African American 8,459 47.20% 18.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 115 70.40% 0.00%
Asian 202 36.60% 93.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 89 31.50% 42.90%
Two or more races 612 37.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 375 11.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,778 45.00% 6.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hardeman County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hardeman County is 8,526, with median earnings of $32,239.00.

Women in Hardeman County, Tennessee earning approximately 84.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,526 $32,239.00
Male 4,238 $35,429.00
Female 4,288 $30,014.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 459 $54,506.00
Business and Financial 150 $65,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $50,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $80,927.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 125 $35,903.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 266 $42,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 120 $36,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 773 $37,207.00
Healthcare Support 296 $30,638.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $45,313.00
Law Enforcement 311 $44,567.00
Food Preparation and Serving 457 $15,519.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 150 $16,806.00
Personal Care and Service 315 $13,933.00
Sales 660 $25,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 952 $29,758.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $37,321.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $35,081.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $34,156.00
Production 1,208 $32,132.00
Transportation and Material Moving 384 $48,095.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 304 $56,667.00 155 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 60 $65,625.00 90 $63,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $73,750.00 49 $42,112.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $81,573.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $19,750.00 104 $36,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $26,667.00 212 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $53,750.00 65 $9,696.00
Healthcare Practitioners 178 $40,000.00 595 $37,177.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 260 $28,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $35,313.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 160 $41,447.00 151 $48,139.00
Food Preparation and Serving 83 $10,417.00 374 $16,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $25,208.00 72 $16,270.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $40,429.00 257 $13,804.00
Sales 200 $49,028.00 460 $15,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 111 $42,768.00 841 $28,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $37,321.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 280 $35,081.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 298 $34,156.00 0 $0.00
Production 863 $40,063.00 345 $30,646.00
Transportation and Material Moving 323 $49,940.00 61 $32,578.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,058 households in Hardeman County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,715 families in Hardeman County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,861 446 1,408 3,343
Average Household Size 2.96 3.76 3.5 1.09
Total Families 3,861 446 1,408 0
Average Household Size 2.93 3.36 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 5,715 families in Hardeman County, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hardeman County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,684 housing units in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,058 84.78%
Vacant 1,626 15.22%

20.56% of the total 10,684 housing units in Hardeman County are rental units. This is approximately 2,197 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,306 are occupied by the owner - or 59.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hardeman County is $739.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hardeman County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    555
  • Less than $500
    410
  • $500 to $999
    1,347
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    429
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hardeman County is $95,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hardeman County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,221
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,199
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,212
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    745
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    554
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    133
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hardeman County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hardeman County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    709
  • 1940 to 1949
    712
  • 1950 to 1959
    665
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,319
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,707
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,722
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,059
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,245
  • 2010 to 2013
    537
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hardeman County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    596
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,940
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,324
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,198

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hardeman County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hardeman County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hardeman County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    332
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    743
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    837
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,147
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    815
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    316
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    731
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    302
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    137
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    977
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,123
  • 90 or more minutes
    312

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hardeman County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hardeman County, Tennessee

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