City · Arkansas
Hardy, Arkansas
Hardy, city, mostly in Sharp County (95.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Fulton County, Arkansas. Hardy had 780 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 743 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 890 (±310). GEOID 0529920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 743 · ACS 2020-2024: 890 ±310
Median household income
$26,932
±$12,683 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$58,600
±$11,068 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$444
±$117 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Hardy and what county is it in?
Hardy is a city mostly in Sharp County (95.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Fulton County, Arkansas. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 143 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp County | 708 | 95.3% |
| Fulton County | 35 | 4.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hardy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 780 people lived in Hardy on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 743 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 890 (±310).
| Measure | Hardy | Sharp County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 890 ±310 | 17,773 | no clear change |
| Households | 433 ±108 | 6,856 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.50 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 775 ±127 | 9,525 | no clear change |
Hardy's population since 2000
From 578 in 2000 to 780 in 2025: up 34.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hardy as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hardy?
The median resident of Hardy is 40.3 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 2.5%.
| Measure | Hardy | Sharp County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±25.9 | 47.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±10.9 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% ±12.3 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 42.1% ±6.7 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.4% ±4.6 pts | 90.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±4.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±4.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1% ±6.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 29.1% ±12.5 pts | 24.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±6.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.0% ±10.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.3% ±6.7 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±7.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hardy earn?
Half of Hardy's 433 households earn less than $26,932 a year (±$12,683), against $44,637 in Sharp County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $32,085 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hardy | Sharp County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,932 ±$12,683 | $44,637 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $35,946 ±$7,605 | $69,113 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,801 ±$2,834 | $27,969 | −$10,200 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.0% ±12.2 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5% ±21.6 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.8% ±9.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.7% ±12.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 61.4% ±14.6 pts | 80.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hardy?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Hardy's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $58,600 by its owner (±$11,068). The median renter pays $444 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hardy | Sharp County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $58,600 ±$11,068 | $105,100 | −$43,917 |
| Median gross rent | $444 ±$117 | $766 | −$133 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5% ±23.6 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,074 ±$108 | $1,105 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2% ±10.7 pts | 78.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.8% ±10.7 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Housing units | 775 ±127 | 9,525 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±6.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4% ±7.4 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% ±5.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.6% ±5.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.9% ±12.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hardy building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hardy in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hardy work and get to work?
83.1% of Hardy's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hardy | Sharp County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.0% ±11.6 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.0% ±10.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±13.6 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±13.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±12.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±12.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±6.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±11.5 | 27.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hardy?
No census tract lies mostly in Hardy; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4702.01Sharp County | 2,956 | $44,536 |
| Tract 5501.02Fulton County | 2,421 | $37,173 |
| Tract 4701Sharp County | 1,717 | $38,984 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hardy) · Census block assignment files
How does Hardy compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hardy is the 11,328th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 206th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Hardy is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 206th | 500 |
Hardy's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Hardy with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hardy?
25 of the 57 figures for Hardy on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hardy are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hardy.