Population 5,368 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hardy
Household size in Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Hardy is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.7, Hardy is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.8, in line with the national trend. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only nine are older.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Hardy than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Hardy
Renters in Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.7% of households in Hardy rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.2% of the housing in Hardy, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Hardy has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $963 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$175 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hardy pays $963 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $175 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 Hardy
Bachelor's degrees in Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Hardy than nationally: 25.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hardy: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Hardy
| Period | Hardy | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hardy has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Hardy compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | 2.38 | 48.7 | 9.1% | 15.7% | 15.2% | 1989 | $963 | 25.9% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Goodview | 2.38 | 48.5 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1987 | $916 | 23.1% | 87.5% | 2.8% |
| Wirtz | 2.39 | 52.8 | 8.9% | 15.3% | 20.9% | 1993 | $1,362 | 25.0% | 91.5% | 1.7% |
| Red Valley | 2.60 | 50.8 | 10.6% | 16.5% | 14.8% | 1990 | $963 | 17.9% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| Vinton | 2.35 | 41.4 | 18.8% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 1974 | $919 | 23.0% | 90.7% | 2.8% |
| Moneta | 2.28 | 53.0 | 6.6% | 13.0% | 26.6% | 1993 | $1,132 | 28.2% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| Boones Mill | 2.31 | 47.4 | 12.6% | 24.6% | 10.6% | 1988 | $1,185 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 2.4% |
| North Shore | 2.03 | 61.7 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 42.1% | 1995 | $1,283 | 44.1% | 96.0% | 4.7% |
| Roanoke | 2.34 | 41.6 | 12.1% | 41.4% | 11.9% | 1964 | $1,107 | 32.4% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Cave Spring | 2.37 | 42.5 | 10.5% | 29.7% | 6.2% | 1976 | $1,246 | 47.4% | 96.3% | 2.7% |
| Glade Hill | 2.58 | 43.3 | 11.1% | 22.4% | 19.9% | 1989 | $657 | 17.7% | 88.4% | 1.7% |
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 Hardy. 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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