County · Tennessee
Hardin County, Tennessee
Hardin County, Tennessee. Hardin County had 27,983 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 12 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 47071.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,983
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,831 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,249
Median household income
$49,956
±$3,579 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$160,400
±$9,407 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$775
±$22 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Hardin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,831 residents in Hardin County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,983 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,249 over 577 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hardin County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,249 | 7,066,383 | +1,534 |
| Households | 11,001±312 | 2,824,277 | +864 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.07 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,161±26 | 3,143,670 | +1,082 |
Hardin County's population since 2000
From 25,578 in 2000 to 27,983 in 2025: up 9.4%. 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 Hardin County?
Hardin County holds 12 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Savannah with 7,689 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Savannah | 7,213 | $39,712 |
|---|---|---|
| Crump | 1,594 | $43,750 |
| OlivetGEOID 4755820 | 1,441 | $66,635 |
| NixonGEOID 4753400 | 514 | not published |
| Saltillo | 420 | $59,063 |
| Walnut Grove (Hardin County)GEOID 4777760 | 359 | $26,000 |
| CounceGEOID 4717520 | 316 | $54,565 |
| Morris ChapelGEOID 4750200 | 238 | not published |
| ShilohGEOID 4768040 | 163 | $46,224 |
| Childers HillGEOID 4714620 | 100 | not published |
| MilledgevilleGEOID 4748920 | 271 | $56,042 |
| Adamsville | 2,265 | $51,422 |
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 Hardin County?
The median resident of Hardin County is 45.1 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.4%.
| Measure | Hardin County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±0.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 7.4% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2%±2.5 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±2.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1%±2.2 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 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 Hardin County earn?
Half of Hardin County's 11,001 households earn less than $49,956 a year (±$3,579), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $50,067 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hardin County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,956±$3,579 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,024±$5,160 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,881±$1,796 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5%±3.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.1%±5.8 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±2.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9%±2.4 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 Hardin County?
Owners occupy 78.0% of Hardin County's occupied homes and renters 22.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,400 by its owner (±$9,407). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hardin County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,400±$9,407 | $286,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775±$22 | $1,189 | +$46 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9%±9.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,074±$93 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.0%±3.2 pts | 66.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Housing units | 15,161±26 | 3,143,670 | +1,082 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±2.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.1%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.7 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 Hardin County building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units across Hardin County in 2025 (22 single-family), 0.9 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 Hardin County get to work?
83.8% of Hardin County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Hardin County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6%±2.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.8%±3.1 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±2.2 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 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 Hardin County's census tracts?
Hardin County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,598 (Tract 9204.02) to $58,712 (Tract 9205.01).
| Tract 920147071920100 | 3,948±625 | $56,883 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920247071920200 | 5,027±505 | $50,490 |
| Tract 920347071920300 | 3,867±427 | $51,098 |
| Tract 9204.0147071920401 | 2,191±486 | $44,223 |
| Tract 9204.0247071920402 | 3,178±396 | $33,598 |
| Tract 9205.0147071920501 | 4,227±425 | $58,712 |
| Tract 9205.0247071920502 | 1,531±383 | $53,007 |
| Tract 920647071920600 | 3,280±524 | $49,268 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hardin County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 63rd of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 95 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 95 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th of 95 |
| Median age | 24th 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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