Population 3,501 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hardeman County
Household size in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.36 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Hardeman County holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Hardeman County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Hardeman County is older than the great majority of Texas counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hardeman County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Texas overall (12.9%).
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hardeman County
Renters in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Hardeman County rent their homes (26.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hardeman County: 31.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 18 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Hardeman County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 12 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $641 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $559 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $525 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $688 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$48 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hardeman County costs $688 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 21 of Texas' 254 counties have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hardeman County
Bachelor's degrees in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hardeman County: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Hardeman County has a lower share of college graduates than most Texas counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Hardeman County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hardeman County
| Period | Hardeman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hardeman County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Hardeman County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Texas counties. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hardeman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County | 2.85 | 45.2 | 10.8% | 26.1% | 31.9% | 1962 | $688 | 17.4% | 87.5% | 2.4% |
| Wilbarger County | 2.57 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 32.8% | 16.5% | 1965 | $881 | 17.6% | 82.0% | 8.7% |
| Tillman County | 2.53 | 41.7 | 12.7% | 27.2% | 26.7% | 1963 | $687 | 16.4% | 81.8% | 5.5% |
| Cotton County | 2.68 | 44.2 | 9.1% | 19.7% | 22.6% | 1971 | $741 | 23.6% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 42.0 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 20.2% | 1970 | $600 | 15.7% | 84.7% | 5.2% |
| Hale County | 2.74 | 36.8 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1970 | $858 | 15.8% | 74.5% | 5.6% |
| Carter County | 2.54 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,025 | 20.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Bailey County | 3.13 | 38.9 | 14.7% | 20.1% | 14.4% | 1971 | $910 | 14.7% | 63.2% | 0.0% |
| Johnston County | 2.55 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 27.8% | 16.8% | 1983 | $782 | 20.0% | 87.8% | 4.4% |
| Atoka County | 2.60 | 39.6 | 9.9% | 25.6% | 17.2% | 1983 | $730 | 17.5% | 85.1% | 4.4% |
| Roosevelt County | 2.39 | 34.8 | 15.9% | 39.3% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,002 | 22.9% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hardeman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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