Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hardin, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

681

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.6%624

Two or More

5.4%37

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%17

Black

0.3%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%16

High School Diploma

44.7%193

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%21

Some College (1+ yr)

13%56

Associate's Degree

11.3%49

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%35

Master's Degree

3.5%15

Professional Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,300

Median Renti

$958

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%209

Renter-Occupied

22.9%62

Total Units

294

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.4%28

$50K–$100K

30.6%64

$100K–$150K

42.6%89

$150K–$200K

9.6%20

$200K–$300K

2.9%6

$300K–$500K

1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

1990–1999

4.1%12

1970–1979

7.5%22

1960–1969

16.3%48

1950–1959

21.4%63

1940–1949

2.7%8

1939 or earlier

48%141

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

69.4%188

Electricity

21.4%58

Wood

4.4%12

Utility Gas

4.1%11

Fuel Oil

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,320

Mean Household Incomei

$73,885

Per Capita Incomei

$29,319

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

371

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%6

$10K–$15K

1.8%5

$15K–$20K

8.9%24

$20K–$25K

3.7%10

$25K–$30K

3.3%9

$30K–$35K

2.2%6

$35K–$40K

1.8%5

$40K–$45K

8.1%22

$45K–$50K

3.3%9

$50K–$60K

8.5%23

$60K–$75K

2.2%6

$75K–$100K

29.9%81

$100K–$125K

11.4%31

$125K–$150K

6.3%17

$150K–$200K

4.1%11

$200K+

2.2%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

362

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

362

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.3%Insured

16.7%Uninsured