Hardin County Summary

Life in Hardin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hardin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hardin County:

  • The population in Hardin County is 111,005.

  • The median home value in Hardin County is $209,836.

  • The median income in Hardin County is $64,136.

  • The median rent in Hardin County is $909.

  • The unemployment rate in Hardin County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Hardin County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Hardin County is 73.7° and there are 121.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hardin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hardin County

Elizabethtown, KY Population 31,425

Radcliff, KY Population 22,981

Fort Knox, KY Population 8,655

Vine Grove, KY Population 6,611

Aguada , KY Population 3,006

Muldraugh, KY Population 1,221

West Point, KY Population 1,073

Sonora, KY Population 688

Upton, KY Population 600

Cecilia, KY Population 439

Map Of Hardin County

Hardin County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Hardin County is 73.7°.

  • There are 84.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 121.0 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:52 hours of sun each day in Hardin County.

StatHardin County
Mean High73.7
Nice Days84.27
Rainfall121.0
Snowfall4.8
Sunny_hours4:52
73.7°
Average High
121.0
Inches of Rain

Hardin County Photos

Hardin County Courthouse In Elizabethtown
Source: Public Domain
Brown Pusey House Community Center
Source: Public Domain
Samuel B
Source: Public Domain
Fort Knox Tank
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Source: Flickr User Brave New Films | CC BY 2.0

Hardin County Demographics

Population over time in Hardin County

The current population in Hardin County is 111,005. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 110,134 0.5%
2021 109,627 1.0%
2020 108,527 -

Gender in Hardin County

  • Hardin County is 50.1% female with 55,594 female residents.

  • Hardin County is 49.9% male with 55,411 male residents.

Female
50.1% (55,594)
Male
49.9% (55,411)
Gender Hardin County KY USA
Female 50.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hardin County

Hardin County is:

  • 75.3% White with 83,627 White residents.

  • 11.3% African American with 12,498 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 175 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 2,122 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 403 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 378 Other residents.

  • 4.6% Two Or More with 5,144 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 6,658 Hispanic residents.

White
75.3% (83,627)
African American
11.3% (12,498)
American Indian
0.2% (175)
Asian
1.9% (2,122)
Hawaiian
0.4% (403)
Other
0.3% (378)
Two Or More
4.6% (5,144)
Hispanic
6.0% (6,658)

Table: Hardin County By Race

Race Hardin County KY USA
White 75.3% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 11.3% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.0% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Hardin County, Kentucky

  • 4.3% of households in Hardin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Hardin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Hardin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Hardin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Hardin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Hardin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Hardin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Hardin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Hardin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Hardin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (4,790)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (4,457)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (6,401)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (11,210)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (15,086)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (22,629)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (13,917)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.9% (18,809)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.9% (7,628)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (6,073)
Income Hardin County KY USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hardin County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Hardin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hardin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Hardin County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Hardin County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hardin County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Hardin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hardin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hardin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hardin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,330)
9-12th Grade
5% (5,550)
High School / GED
31% (34,411)
Some College
27% (29,971)
Associate's Degree
11% (12,210)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (15,540)
Master's Degree
8% (8,880)
Professional Degree
1% (1,110)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hardin County KY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 31% 33% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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