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Hardeman County, Tennessee
Hardeman County, Tennessee. Hardeman County had 25,274 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 47069.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,274
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,462 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,433
Median household income
$46,069
±$3,221 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$121,700
±$7,836 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$812
±$54 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Hardeman County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,462 residents in Hardeman County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,274 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,433 over 668 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hardeman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,433 | 7,066,383 | −10 |
| Households | 9,110±338 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.08 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,750±182 | 3,143,670 | −247 |
Hardeman County's population since 2000
From 28,105 in 2000 to 25,274 in 2025: down 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Bolivar with 5,043 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bolivar | 5,205 | $39,028 |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 2,606 | $42,105 |
| Middleton | 658 | $36,250 |
| Grand Junction | 338 | $62,083 |
| Toone | 270 | $37,063 |
| HornsbyGEOID 4736080 | 264 | $49,135 |
| PocahontasGEOID 4759640 | 176 | not published |
| Essary SpringsGEOID 4724400 | 147 | $39,805 |
| SaulsburyGEOID 4766680 | 112 | $46,346 |
| Silerton | 97 | $41,607 |
| Hickory ValleyGEOID 4733920 | 78 | $33,229 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hardeman County?
The median resident of Hardeman County is 40.1 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.2%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hardeman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.8 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.1%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.2%±1.3 pts | 15.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.8%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9%±3.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.2%±2.2 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Hardeman County earn?
Half of Hardeman County's 9,110 households earn less than $46,069 a year (±$3,221), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $49,602 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hardeman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,069±$3,221 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,864±$4,089 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,153±$1,439 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±8.4 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3%±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.7%±3.2 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Hardeman County?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Hardeman County's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 by its owner (±$7,836). The median renter pays $812 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hardeman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,700±$7,836 | $286,700 | +$10,691 |
| Median gross rent | $812±$54 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2%±8.1 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,095±$43 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7%±3.0 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,750±182 | 3,143,670 | −247 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5%±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.5%±2.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Hardeman County building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units across Hardeman County in 2025 (34 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hardeman County get to work?
80.0% of Hardeman County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.8%.
| Measure | Hardeman County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.6%±2.9 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.8%±2.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±4.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±3.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 12.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±2.4 | 25.7 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 are Hardeman County's census tracts?
Hardeman County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,567 (Tract 9502) to $60,855 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950147069950100 | 3,801±393 | $60,855 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950247069950200 | 5,988±372 | $41,567 |
| Tract 950347069950300 | 4,089±449 | $43,728 |
| Tract 950447069950400 | 4,806±579 | $42,578 |
| Tract 950547069950500 | 4,292±472 | $49,426 |
| Tract 950647069950600 | 2,457±424 | $43,517 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hardeman County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 89th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 81st of 95 |
| Median household income | 90th of 95 |
| Median home value | 94th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th of 95 |
| Median age | 66th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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