City · Kentucky
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
Hardinsburg, city, in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. Hardinsburg had 2,513 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,385 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,327 (±441). GEOID 2134552.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,513
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,385 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,327 ±441
Median household income
$55,795
±$8,684 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$150,800
±$30,963 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$766
±$89 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Hardinsburg and what county is it in?
Hardinsburg is a city in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 690 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hardinsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,513 people lived in Hardinsburg on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 2,385 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,327 (±441).
| Measure | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,327 ±441 | 20,881 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,023 ±184 | 8,069 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.32 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,160 ±194 | 10,799 | no clear change |
Hardinsburg's population since 2000
From 2,345 in 2000 to 2,513 in 2025: up 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg?
The median resident of Hardinsburg is 43.2 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 29.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.1%.
| Measure | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 ±12.6 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±5.8 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.4% ±7.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±5.5 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3% ±4.6 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±4.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±4.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3% ±6.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±5.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±5.5 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±5.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±4.5 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Hardinsburg earn?
Half of Hardinsburg's 1,023 households earn less than $55,795 a year (±$8,684), against $55,843 in Breckinridge County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $56,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,795 ±$8,684 | $55,843 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,128 ±$16,383 | $76,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,331 ±$9,029 | $30,854 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% ±7.2 pts | 21.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1% ±18.0 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3% ±7.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.2% ±9.2 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9% ±9.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
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 Hardinsburg?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Hardinsburg's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 by its owner (±$30,963). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 26.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,800 ±$30,963 | $156,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $766 ±$89 | $733 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5% ±12.1 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $915 ±$139 | $1,210 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±9.5 pts | 81.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±9.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,160 ±194 | 10,799 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±5.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±10.5 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.3% ±9.6 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9% ±4.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Hardinsburg building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Hardinsburg in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
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 Hardinsburg work and get to work?
90.0% of Hardinsburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.2% ±8.3 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.0% ±5.6 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±4.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±7.6 | 32.7 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 Hardinsburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Hardinsburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602Breckinridge County | 5,291 | $55,068 |
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 Hardinsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Hardinsburg compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hardinsburg is the 6,887th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 124th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Hardinsburg ranks 113th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 124th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 40th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th | 232 |
| Median household income | 113th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 78th | 232 |
| Median home value | 142nd | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 137th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 145th | 223 |
| Median age | 54th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 68th | 232 |
Hardinsburg's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg?
21 of the 57 figures for Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg.