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Hardin, Texas
Location of Hardin, Texas
Location of Hardin, Texas
Liberty County Hardin.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Liberty
Area
 • Total 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
 • Land 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 768
 • Density 360.73/sq mi (139.27/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77561
Area code(s) 936
FIPS code 48-32240
GNIS feature ID 2410699

Hardin is a small city located in Liberty County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 768 people lived there.

Where is Hardin?

Hardin is a city in Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Hardin?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 779
1990 563 −27.7%
2000 755 34.1%
2010 819 8.5%
2020 768 −6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Hardin has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 779 residents. By 2020, the population was 768 people.

Diversity in Hardin

Hardin is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups living there in 2020:

Hardin's Population in 2020
(NH = Not Hispanic or Latino)
Group Number Percentage
White (NH) 640 83.33%
Black or African American (NH) 14 1.82%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 1 0.13%
Asian (NH) 2 0.26%
Some Other Race (NH) 2 0.26%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 21 2.73%
Hispanic or Latino 88 11.46%
Total 768

Homes and Families

In 2020, there were 768 people living in Hardin. These people lived in 302 households, and 183 of these were families.

Back in 2000, there were 819 people living in 291 households. About 34.4% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (62.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.59 people.

Age Groups

In 2000, the people in Hardin were of different ages. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 38 years.

Income in Hardin

In 2000, the average income for a household in Hardin was about $41,016 per year. For families, the average income was around $47,500. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 10.2% of those under 18.

Education in Hardin

The students in Hardin attend schools that are part of the Hardin Independent School District. After high school, residents of the Hardin school district can go to Lee College.

See also

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