Hardy County, WV
Hardy County Map
Hardy County Overview
14,249
TOTAL POPULATION
7,457
MALE POPULATION
6,792
FEMALE POPULATION
109.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,667
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,922
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,205
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,150
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,712
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Hardy County
The most populous races in Hardy County are White / Caucasian (12,983 | 91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (670 | 4.7%), and Black / African American (631 | 4.4%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 631 | 4.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 2 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 670 | 4.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 12,983 | 91.1% |
Two or more Races | 545 | 3.8% |
Some other Race | 88 | 0.6% |
Total | 14,249 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Hardy County
The most populous ancestries reported in Hardy County are German (3,022 | 21.2%), American (1,254 | 8.8%), Irish (1,042 | 7.3%), English (921 | 6.5%), and Puerto Rican (496 | 3.5%), together accounting for 47.3% of all Hardy County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 61 | 0.4% |
American | 1,254 | 8.8% |
Austrian | 38 | 0.3% |
Belgian | 73 | 0.5% |
Blackfeet | 38 | 0.3% |
British | 53 | 0.4% |
Central American | 1 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 18 | 0.1% |
Czech | 10 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 198 | 1.4% |
Eastern European | 28 | 0.2% |
English | 921 | 6.5% |
European | 119 | 0.8% |
Finnish | 18 | 0.1% |
French | 87 | 0.6% |
German | 3,022 | 21.2% |
Greek | 5 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 43 | 0.3% |
Iranian | 4 | 0.0% |
Irish | 1,042 | 7.3% |
Italian | 340 | 2.4% |
Jamaican | 3 | 0.0% |
Korean | 5 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 141 | 1.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 2 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 13 | 0.1% |
Polish | 47 | 0.3% |
Portuguese | 9 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 496 | 3.5% |
Russian | 2 | 0.0% |
Salvadoran | 1 | 0.0% |
Scotch-Irish | 23 | 0.2% |
Scottish | 310 | 2.2% |
Slovak | 28 | 0.2% |
Spanish American Indian | 17 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 61 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 31 | 0.2% |
Swiss | 29 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 322 | 2.3% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Hardy County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hardy County came from Latin America (70 | 0.5%), Caribbean (43 | 0.3%), Jamaica (43 | 0.3%), Europe (35 | 0.3%), and Central America (27 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Hardy County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Caribbean | 43 | 0.3% |
Central America | 27 | 0.2% |
Eastern Europe | 20 | 0.1% |
Europe | 35 | 0.3% |
Italy | 14 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 43 | 0.3% |
Latin America | 70 | 0.5% |
Mexico | 27 | 0.2% |
Netherlands | 1 | 0.0% |
Poland | 15 | 0.1% |
Romania | 5 | 0.0% |
Southern Europe | 14 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 13 Rows |
Sex and Age in Hardy County
Sex and Age in Hardy County
The most populous age groups in Hardy County are 60 to 64 Years (731 | 9.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (636 | 9.4%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 444 (5.9%) | 362 (5.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 529 (7.1%) | 372 (5.5%) |
10 to 14 Years | 365 (4.9%) | 348 (5.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 418 (5.6%) | 353 (5.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 329 (4.4%) | 298 (4.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 527 (7.1%) | 401 (5.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 510 (6.8%) | 342 (5.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 321 (4.3%) | 297 (4.4%) |
40 to 44 Years | 391 (5.2%) | 488 (7.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 414 (5.6%) | 407 (6.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 470 (6.3%) | 460 (6.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 311 (4.2%) | 445 (6.6%) |
60 to 64 Years | 731 (9.8%) | 636 (9.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 486 (6.5%) | 454 (6.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 539 (7.2%) | 462 (6.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 394 (5.3%) | 279 (4.1%) |
80 to 84 Years | 126 (1.7%) | 215 (3.2%) |
85 Years and over | 152 (2.0%) | 173 (2.5%) |
Total | 7,457 (100.0%) | 6,792 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Hardy County
Median Family Size in Hardy County
The median family size in Hardy County is 2.97 persons per family, with single female/mother families (404 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (405 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,906 (78.2%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 405 (10.9%) | 2.66 |
Single Female/Mother | 404 (10.9%) | 3.25 |
Total Families | 3,715 (100.0%) | 2.97 |
Median Household Size in Hardy County
The median household size in Hardy County is 2.47 persons per household, with single female/mother households (404 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (2,025 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,906 (50.6%) | 3.00 |
Single Male/Father | 405 (7.1%) | 3.36 |
Single Female/Mother | 404 (7.0%) | 3.59 |
Non-family | 2,025 (35.3%) | 1.30 |
Total Households | 5,740 (100.0%) | 2.47 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hardy County
Out of a total of 5,740 households in Hardy County, 3,715 (64.7%) are family households, while 2,025 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,064, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,678.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,678 (29.2%) |
2-Person Households | 2,064 (36.0%) | 322 (5.6%) |
3-Person Households | 468 (8.2%) | 16 (0.3%) |
4-Person Households | 654 (11.4%) | 8 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 324 (5.6%) | 1 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 138 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 67 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,715 (64.7%) | 2,025 (35.3%) |
Female Fertility in Hardy County
Fertility by Age in Hardy County
Average fertility rate in Hardy County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 134 (100.0%) | 129.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 134 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hardy County
67.2% of women with births (134) in Hardy County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.8% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 90 (67.2%) | 44 (32.8%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 90 (67.2%) | 44 (32.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Hardy County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 112 (83.6%) | 107.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 12 (9.0%) | 15.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 10 (7.5%) | 65.0 |
Total | 134 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hardy County
32.8% of women with births in Hardy County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 69 (61.6%) | 43 (38.4%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 11 (91.7%) | 1 (8.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 90 (67.2%) | 44 (32.8%) |
Income in Hardy County
Income Overview in Hardy County
Per Capita Income in Hardy County is $30,667, while median incomes of families and households are $57,922 and $49,205 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 14,249 | $30,667 |
Median Family Income | 3,715 | $57,922 |
Mean Family Income | 3,715 | $79,506 |
Median Household Income | 5,740 | $49,205 |
Mean Household Income | 5,740 | $72,439 |
Income Deficit | 3,715 | $11,150 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 14,249 | 26.16% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 14,249 | 73.84¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 14,249 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Hardy County
Average Earnings in Hardy County are $30,921, $33,955 for men and $25,074 for women, a difference of 26.2%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 3,754 (53.7%) | $33,955 |
Female | 3,233 (46.3%) | $25,074 |
Total | 6,987 (100.0%) | $30,921 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hardy County
The most common earnings brackets in Hardy County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (536 | 14.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (300 | 9.3%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 157 (4.2%) | 146 (4.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 93 (2.5%) | 147 (4.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 166 (4.4%) | 88 (2.7%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 137 (3.6%) | 113 (3.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 68 (1.8%) | 198 (6.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 52 (1.4%) | 65 (2.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 352 (9.4%) | 227 (7.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 5 (0.1%) | 137 (4.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 47 (1.3%) | 223 (6.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 188 (5.0%) | 270 (8.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 173 (4.6%) | 292 (9.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 536 (14.3%) | 300 (9.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 173 (4.6%) | 198 (6.1%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 220 (5.9%) | 112 (3.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 411 (11.0%) | 126 (3.9%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 189 (5.0%) | 18 (0.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 175 (4.7%) | 147 (4.5%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 140 (3.7%) | 221 (6.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 230 (6.1%) | 118 (3.6%) |
$100,000+ | 242 (6.5%) | 87 (2.7%) |
Total | 3,754 (100.0%) | 3,233 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hardy County
Average earnings in Hardy County are $39,793 for men and $27,728 for women, a difference of 30.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,292, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,104. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,378.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $25,104 | $27,974 |
High School Diploma | $38,944 | $23,378 |
College or Associate's Degree | $32,364 | $27,660 |
Bachelor's Degree | $67,292 | $57,500 |
Graduate Degree | $47,614 | $46,250 |
Total | $39,793 | $27,728 |
Family Income in Hardy County
Family Income Brackets in Hardy County
According to the Hardy County family income data, there are 810 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 59 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 178 | 4.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 59 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 405 | 10.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 256 | 6.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 743 | 20.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 810 | 21.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 342 | 9.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 598 | 16.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 204 | 5.5% |
$200,000+ | 115 | 3.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hardy County
6-person families (48 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Hardy County with $110,417 per family, while 2-person families (2,149 | 57.9%) have the highest median income of $29,354 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,149 (57.9%) | $58,708 |
3-Person Families | 597 (16.1%) | $50,446 |
4-Person Families | 454 (12.2%) | $46,518 |
5-Person Families | 400 (10.8%) | $47,384 |
6-Person Families | 48 (1.3%) | $110,417 |
7+ Person Families | 67 (1.8%) | $74,107 |
Total | 3,715 (100.0%) | $57,922 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hardy County
The median family income in Hardy County is $57,922, with families comprising 3+ earners (197) having the highest median family income of $112,396, while families with 1 earner (1,265) have the lowest median family income of $39,483, accounting for 5.3% and 34.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 846 (22.8%) | $45,673 |
1 Earner | 1,265 (34.1%) | $39,483 |
2 Earners | 1,407 (37.9%) | $81,042 |
3+ Earners | 197 (5.3%) | $112,396 |
Total | 3,715 (100.0%) | $57,922 |
Household Income in Hardy County
Household Income Brackets in Hardy County
With 1,200 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Hardy County, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 195 households (3.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 316 | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 304 | 5.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 551 | 9.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 540 | 9.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,200 | 20.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,102 | 19.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 580 | 10.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 752 | 13.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 195 | 3.4% |
$200,000+ | 195 | 3.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Hardy County
The median household income in Hardy County is $49,205, with the highest median household income of $59,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 131 households (2.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,921, with 1,428 households (24.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 131 (2.3%) | $59,750 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,428 (24.9%) | $45,921 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,261 (39.4%) | $51,328 |
65+ Years | 1,920 (33.5%) | $52,515 |
Total | 5,740 (100.0%) | $49,205 |
Poverty in Hardy County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hardy County
With 16.8% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Hardy County, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 209 males (39.7%) and 203 females (56.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 84 (19.0%) | 203 (56.1%) |
5 Years | 21 (20.4%) | 16 (34.8%) |
6 to 11 Years | 209 (39.7%) | 123 (23.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 84 (33.7%) | 18 (12.6%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (18.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 30 (15.0%) | 84 (55.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 28 (6.0%) | 65 (14.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 293 (28.2%) | 189 (25.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 118 (16.6%) | 124 (15.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 127 (14.4%) | 32 (3.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 158 (15.2%) | 164 (15.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 41 (4.0%) | 59 (6.4%) |
75 Years and over | 50 (7.7%) | 116 (18.2%) |
Total | 1,243 (16.8%) | 1,203 (17.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hardy County
According to the poverty statistics in Hardy County, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 359 (81.0%) | 159 (43.9%) |
5 Years | 82 (79.6%) | 30 (65.2%) |
6 to 11 Years | 318 (60.3%) | 397 (76.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 165 (66.3%) | 125 (87.4%) |
15 Years | 80 (100.0%) | 45 (81.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 170 (85.0%) | 67 (44.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 439 (94.0%) | 380 (85.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 744 (71.8%) | 554 (74.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 594 (83.4%) | 661 (84.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 757 (85.6%) | 835 (96.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 884 (84.8%) | 912 (84.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 977 (96.0%) | 857 (93.6%) |
75 Years and over | 603 (92.3%) | 521 (81.8%) |
Total | 6,172 (83.2%) | 5,543 (82.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hardy County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hardy County show that 11.6% or 337 of the total 2,906 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 23.5%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.4%, which includes 146 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,835 (92.6%) | 146 (7.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 486 (80.9%) | 115 (19.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 248 (76.5%) | 76 (23.5%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,569 (88.4%) | 337 (11.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hardy County
According to the poverty data in Hardy County, 21.0% or 85 single-father households and 27.0% or 109 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (93.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (60.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 24 (14.6%) | 86 (50.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 61 (93.9%) | 15 (60.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 85 (21.0%) | 109 (27.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hardy County
The poverty data for Hardy County shows that 337 of the married-couple family households (11.6%) and 194 of the single-parent households (24.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (23.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (84.4%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 146 (7.4%) | 8 (2.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 115 (19.1%) | 110 (32.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 76 (23.5%) | 76 (84.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 337 (11.6%) | 194 (24.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Hardy County
Employment by Class of Employer in Hardy County
Among the 6,157 employed individuals in Hardy County, private company employees (3,946 | 64.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (555 | 9.0%), and local government employees (492 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,946 | 64.1% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 308 | 5.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 555 | 9.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 320 | 5.2% |
Local Government Employees | 492 | 8.0% |
State Government Employees | 368 | 6.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 150 | 2.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 18 | 0.3% |
Total | 6,157 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Hardy County
According to the labor force statistics for Hardy County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,694), 57.4% or 6,712 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 309 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.0% or 767 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.8% or 77 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 287 (45.1%) | 77 (26.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 502 (80.1%) | 114 (22.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 663 (71.4%) | 17 (2.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 767 (90.0%) | 16 (2.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,226 (81.9%) | 29 (2.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,522 (86.9%) | 21 (1.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 545 (72.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 774 (56.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 314 (16.2%) | 29 (9.2%) |
75 Years and over | 112 (8.4%) | 2 (1.8%) |
Total | 6,712 (57.4%) | 309 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hardy County
According to labor force statistics for Hardy County, 76.9% of individuals (5,499) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,151) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 82 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 913 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.8% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 482 (55.4%) | 13 (1.5%) |
High School Diploma | 2,598 (79.2%) | 59 (1.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,503 (77.1%) | 25 (1.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 913 (86.9%) | 14 (1.3%) |
Total | 5,499 (76.9%) | 107 (1.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Hardy County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hardy County are Management (751 | 11.7%), Community & Social Service (486 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (371 | 5.8%), Business & Financial (198 | 3.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (183 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hardy County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (73.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (67.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.0%), and Health Technologists (86.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 494 (65.8%) | 257 (34.2%) |
Business & Financial | 128 (64.6%) | 70 (35.3%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 81 (44.3%) | 102 (55.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 37 (56.9%) | 28 (43.1%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 171 (35.2%) | 315 (64.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 39 (73.6%) | 14 (26.4%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 90 (24.3%) | 281 (75.7%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 42 (67.7%) | 20 (32.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 15 (9.0%) | 152 (91.0%) |
Health Technologists | 15 (14.0%) | 92 (86.0%) |
Total (Category) | 889 (49.8%) | 896 (50.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Hardy County are Cleaning & Maintenance (469 | 7.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (304 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (175 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (132 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (47 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Hardy County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (76.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (76.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.5%), Personal Care & Service (95.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (4.5%) | 126 (95.5%) |
Security & Protection | 36 (76.6%) | 11 (23.4%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 36 (76.6%) | 11 (23.4%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 89 (29.3%) | 215 (70.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 331 (70.6%) | 138 (29.4%) |
Personal Care & Service | 8 (4.6%) | 167 (95.4%) |
Total (Category) | 470 (41.7%) | 657 (58.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hardy County are Office & Administration (595 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (569 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 205 (36.0%) | 364 (64.0%) |
Office & Administration | 200 (33.6%) | 395 (66.4%) |
Total (Category) | 405 (34.8%) | 759 (65.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hardy County are Construction & Extraction (314 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (227 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (83 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 58 (69.9%) | 25 (30.1%) |
Construction & Extraction | 294 (93.6%) | 20 (6.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 210 (92.5%) | 17 (7.5%) |
Total (Category) | 562 (90.1%) | 62 (9.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hardy County are Production (633 | 9.9%), Material Moving (602 | 9.4%), and Transportation (471 | 7.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 412 (65.1%) | 221 (34.9%) |
Transportation | 432 (91.7%) | 39 (8.3%) |
Material Moving | 233 (38.7%) | 369 (61.3%) |
Total (Category) | 1,077 (63.1%) | 629 (36.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Hardy County
Employment Industries in Hardy County
The major employment industries in Hardy County include Manufacturing (1,465 | 22.9%), Retail Trade (902 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (654 | 10.2%), Educational Services (495 | 7.7%), and Construction (423 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hardy County
The Hardy County industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Construction (95.3%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.4%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 224 (72.5%) | 85 (27.5%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 14 (87.5%) | 2 (12.5%) |
Construction | 403 (95.3%) | 20 (4.7%) |
Manufacturing | 846 (57.8%) | 619 (42.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 150 (84.3%) | 28 (15.7%) |
Retail Trade | 368 (40.8%) | 534 (59.2%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 321 (87.0%) | 48 (13.0%) |
Utilities | 25 (78.1%) | 7 (21.9%) |
Information | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 103 (59.9%) | 69 (40.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 22 (73.3%) | 8 (26.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 68 (38.9%) | 107 (61.1%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 154 (50.2%) | 153 (49.8%) |
Educational Services | 149 (30.1%) | 346 (69.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 69 (10.5%) | 585 (89.4%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 183 (49.6%) | 186 (50.4%) |
Public Administration | 129 (49.6%) | 131 (50.4%) |
Total | 3,403 (53.1%) | 3,003 (46.9%) |
Education in Hardy County
School Enrollment in Hardy County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,849 students in Hardy County are elementary school (692 | 24.3%), high school (682 | 23.9%), and middle school (513 | 18.0%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 177 | 6.2% |
Kindergarten | 266 | 9.3% |
Elementary School | 692 | 24.3% |
Middle School | 513 | 18.0% |
High School | 682 | 23.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 473 | 16.6% |
Graduate / Professional | 46 | 1.6% |
Total | 2,849 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hardy County
Out of a total of 2,849 students who are enrolled in schools in Hardy County, 211 (7.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,638 (92.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (33.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 184 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 184 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 841 (93.4%) | 59 (6.6%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 663 (96.7%) | 23 (3.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 396 (86.1%) | 64 (13.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 171 (81.8%) | 38 (18.2%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 235 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 55 (66.3%) | 28 (33.7%) |
Total | 2,638 (92.6%) | 211 (7.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hardy County
Education (378 | 23.2%), science & technology (237 | 14.6%), arts & humanities (193 | 11.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (172 | 10.6%), and business (168 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,627 individuals in Hardy County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 44 | 2.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 172 | 10.6% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 32 | 2.0% |
Psychology | 41 | 2.5% |
Social Sciences | 150 | 9.2% |
Engineering | 82 | 5.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 29 | 1.8% |
Science & Technology | 237 | 14.6% |
Business | 168 | 10.3% |
Education | 378 | 23.2% |
Literature & Languages | 34 | 2.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 50 | 3.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 17 | 1.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 193 | 11.9% |
Total | 1,627 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Hardy County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hardy County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hardy County are males with 2 vehicles (1,217, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (931, making up 42.5%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 309 (9.4%) | 132 (4.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 542 (16.4%) | 467 (16.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,217 (36.9%) | 931 (32.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 489 (14.8%) | 593 (20.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 449 (13.6%) | 516 (18.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 291 (8.8%) | 221 (7.7%) |
Total | 3,297 (100.0%) | 2,860 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Hardy County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hardy County are 10 to 14 minutes (997 commuters, 17.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (700 commuters, 12.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (681 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 551 | 9.8% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 681 | 12.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 997 | 17.6% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 700 | 12.4% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 558 | 9.9% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 117 | 2.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 546 | 9.7% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 102 | 1.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 79 | 1.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 604 | 10.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 576 | 10.2% |
90 or more Minutes | 143 | 2.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Hardy County
The most common commute times in Hardy County are 10 to 14 minutes (492 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (505 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 307 (10.4%) | 244 (9.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 331 (11.3%) | 350 (12.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 492 (16.7%) | 505 (18.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 295 (10.0%) | 405 (14.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 309 (10.5%) | 249 (9.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 28 (0.9%) | 89 (3.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 260 (8.8%) | 286 (10.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 38 (1.3%) | 64 (2.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 48 (1.6%) | 31 (1.1%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 370 (12.6%) | 234 (8.6%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 355 (12.1%) | 221 (8.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 109 (3.7%) | 34 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hardy County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Hardy County are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (424, 14.4%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (353, 13.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 249 (8.5%) | 78 (2.9%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 142 (4.8%) | 162 (6.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 424 (14.4%) | 169 (6.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 418 (14.2%) | 208 (7.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 292 (9.9%) | 133 (4.9%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 330 (11.2%) | 284 (10.5%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 64 (2.2%) | 339 (12.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 160 (5.4%) | 346 (12.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 74 (2.5%) | 164 (6.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 89 (3.0%) | 54 (2.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 49 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 40 (1.4%) | 96 (3.5%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 258 (8.8%) | 353 (13.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 353 (12.0%) | 326 (12.0%) |
Total | 2,942 (100.0%) | 2,712 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Hardy County
Occupancy by Ownership in Hardy County
Of the total 5,740 dwellings in Hardy County, owner-occupied units account for 4,445 (77.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,295 (22.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,445 | 77.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,295 | 22.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Hardy County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,678 | 29.2% |
2-Person Household | 2,386 | 41.6% |
3-Person Household | 484 | 8.4% |
4+ Person Household | 1,192 | 20.8% |
Total Housing Units | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hardy County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,322 (78.8%) | 356 (21.2%) |
2-Person Household | 2,004 (84.0%) | 382 (16.0%) |
3-Person Household | 359 (74.2%) | 125 (25.8%) |
4+ Person Household | 760 (63.8%) | 432 (36.2%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,445 (77.4%) | 1,295 (22.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hardy County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 646 (80.4%) | 157 (19.6%) |
High School Diploma | 1,973 (76.2%) | 615 (23.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 940 (68.3%) | 437 (31.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 886 (91.1%) | 86 (8.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hardy County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 876 | 15.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 683 | 11.9% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,023 | 17.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,238 | 21.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,134 | 19.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 583 | 10.2% |
85 Years and Over | 203 | 3.5% |
Total | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Hardy County
Median Income by Occupancy in Hardy County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,445 (77.4%) | $53,894 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,295 (22.6%) | $40,014 |
Average | 5,740 (100.0%) | $49,205 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hardy County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 96 (2.2%) | 17 (1.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 131 (2.9%) | 71 (5.5%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 164 (3.7%) | 139 (10.7%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 73 (1.6%) | 97 (7.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 272 (6.1%) | 111 (8.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 400 (9.0%) | 139 (10.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 895 (20.1%) | 307 (23.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 880 (19.8%) | 224 (17.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 433 (9.7%) | 145 (11.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 719 (16.2%) | 34 (2.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 382 (8.6%) | 11 (0.9%) |
Total | 4,445 (100.0%) | 1,295 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hardy County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 924 (20.8%) | 72 (5.6%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,023 (23.0%) | 36 (2.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 844 (19.0%) | 407 (31.4%) |
$800 to $999 | 253 (5.7%) | 442 (34.1%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 967 (21.7%) | 203 (15.7%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 223 (5.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 101 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 102 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 8 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,445 (100.0%) | 1,295 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Hardy County
Housing Structures in Hardy County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,287 | 74.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 90 | 1.6% |
2 Unit Apartments | 4 | 0.1% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 109 | 1.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 45 | 0.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 113 | 2.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,092 | 19.0% |
Total | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hardy County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,742 (87.3%) | 545 (12.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 90 (100.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 113 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 703 (64.4%) | 389 (35.6%) |
Total | 4,445 (77.4%) | 1,295 (22.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hardy County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 43 (1.0%) | 28 (2.2%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 174 (3.9%) | 222 (17.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,160 (26.1%) | 500 (38.6%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,866 (42.0%) | 422 (32.6%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,202 (27.0%) | 123 (9.5%) |
Total | 4,445 (100.0%) | 1,295 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hardy County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 239 (5.4%) | 207 (16.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 666 (15.0%) | 64 (4.9%) |
Electricity | 1,665 (37.5%) | 793 (61.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 429 (9.7%) | 34 (2.6%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 1,377 (31.0%) | 197 (15.2%) |
No Fuel Used | 69 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,445 (100.0%) | 1,295 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Hardy County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 255 (5.7%) | 224 (17.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 995 (22.4%) | 454 (35.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,685 (37.9%) | 488 (37.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,510 (34.0%) | 129 (10.0%) |
Total | 4,445 (100.0%) | 1,295 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Hardy County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hardy County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,561 | 1,884 |
Median Property Value | $124,200 | $171,600 |
Median Household Income | $45,907 | $192 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $374 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $534 | $4 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hardy County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 389 (15.2%) | 70 (3.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 504 (19.7%) | 360 (19.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,213 (47.4%) | 1,134 (60.2%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 402 (15.7%) | 263 (14.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 22 (0.9%) | 35 (1.9%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (1.2%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 31 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,561 (100.0%) | 1,884 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hardy County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 217 (8.5%) | 10 (0.5%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 362 (14.1%) | 10 (0.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 263 (10.3%) | 147 (7.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 605 (23.6%) | 137 (7.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 559 (21.8%) | 290 (15.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 144 (5.6%) | 321 (17.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 221 (8.6%) | 289 (15.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 190 (7.4%) | 498 (26.4%) |
Total | 2,561 (100.0%) | 1,884 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hardy County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 849 (33.2%) | 80,326 (4,263.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 325 (12.7%) | 691 (36.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 289 (11.3%) | 491 (26.1%) |
4.0x or more | 1,087 (42.4%) | 331 (17.6%) |
Total | 2,561 (100.0%) | 1,884 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hardy County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,733 (67.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 430 (16.8%) | 1,160 (61.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 237 (9.2%) | 574 (30.5%) |
Total | 2,561 (100.0%) | 1,884 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Hardy County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hardy County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 955 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,980 (95.8%) | 86 (4.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 856 (97.6%) | 21 (2.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,392 (81.9%) | 308 (18.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,344 (89.8%) | 153 (10.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,690 (96.5%) | 61 (3.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,009 (94.9%) | 109 (5.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,934 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 1,290 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 13,450 (94.8%) | 738 (5.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hardy County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 955 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,980 (95.8%) | 86 (4.2%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 856 (97.6%) | 21 (2.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hardy County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 2,014 (96.2%) | 79 (3.8%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 3,626 (90.6%) | 375 (9.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,890 (94.6%) | 166 (5.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,857 (97.6%) | 45 (2.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 3,038 (97.8%) | 70 (2.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hardy County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 583 (61.1%) | 479 (50.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,093 (52.9%) | 983 (47.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 312 (35.6%) | 561 (64.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 908 (53.4%) | 546 (32.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 464 (31.0%) | 888 (59.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 347 (19.8%) | 1,416 (80.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 669 (31.6%) | 1,502 (70.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,868 (96.6%) | 1,226 (63.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,252 (97.1%) | 1,000 (77.5%) |
Total | 7,496 (52.8%) | 8,601 (60.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hardy County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 24 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 63 (5.4%) | 18 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 64 (4.3%) | 104 (8.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 384 (14.6%) | 529 (19.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 346 (34.0%) | 219 (23.9%) |
75 Years and over | 312 (47.8%) | 402 (63.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hardy County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 24 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 87 (3.3%) | 242 (8.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 185 (18.2%) | 96 (10.5%) |
75 Years and over | 96 (14.7%) | 193 (30.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 24 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 5 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 105 (4.0%) | 264 (9.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 23 (2.3%) | 49 (5.3%) |
75 Years and over | 58 (8.9%) | 84 (13.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 61 (5.2%) | 13 (1.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 61 (4.1%) | 104 (8.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 131 (5.0%) | 327 (12.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (1.5%) | 63 (6.9%) |
75 Years and over | 103 (15.8%) | 214 (33.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 16 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (2.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 196 (7.4%) | 379 (13.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 175 (17.2%) | 175 (19.1%) |
75 Years and over | 243 (37.2%) | 260 (40.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 16 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 66 (2.5%) | 284 (10.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 91 (8.9%) | 119 (13.0%) |
75 Years and over | 154 (23.6%) | 182 (28.6%) |
Technology Access in Hardy County
Computing Device Access in Hardy County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,103 | 71.5% |
Smartphone | 4,136 | 72.1% |
Tablet | 2,951 | 51.4% |
No Computing Device | 690 | 12.0% |
Total | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Hardy County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 5 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 3,950 | 68.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 740 | 12.9% |
Satellite Internet | 339 | 5.9% |
No Internet | 878 | 15.3% |
Total | 5,740 | 100.0% |
Hardy County Summary
Hardy County, West Virginia is located in the eastern panhandle of the state, and is bordered by Hampshire County to the north, Berkeley County to the east, and Jefferson County to the south. The county seat is Moorefield, and the county was formed in 1786 from Hampshire County. The county has a total area of 517 square miles, and a population of 14,025 as of the 2010 census.
Geography
Hardy County is located in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Potomac Highlands region. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being the summit of North Fork Mountain at 3,890 feet. The county is drained by the South Branch Potomac River and its tributaries, including the Lost River, the North Fork South Branch Potomac River, and the South Fork South Branch Potomac River. The county is mostly forested, with the majority of the land being used for timber production.
Economy
The economy of Hardy County is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The county is home to several large farms, and the timber industry is a major employer in the county. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other services. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a furniture factory.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Hardy County was 14,025, with a population density of 27.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Hardy County, West Virginia is a rural county located in the Appalachian Mountains. The county is largely agricultural and forestry-based, and is home to several small businesses. The population of the county is mostly white, with a small percentage of African Americans, Native Americans, and other races. The median income for a household in the county is slightly below the national average, and the poverty rate is slightly higher than the national average.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Hardy County?
Total Population of Hardy County is 14,249.
What is the Total Male Population of Hardy County?
Total Male Population of Hardy County is 7,457.
What is the Total Female Population of Hardy County?
Total Female Population of Hardy County is 6,792.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hardy County?
There are 109.79 Males per 100 Females in Hardy County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hardy County?
There are 91.08 Females per 100 Males in Hardy County.
What is the Median Population Age in Hardy County?
Median Population Age in Hardy County is 45.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hardy County
Average Family Size in Hardy County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hardy County
Average Household Size in Hardy County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hardy County?
Per Capita income in Hardy County is $30,667.
What is the Median Family Income in Hardy County?
Median Family Income in Hardy County is $57,922.
What is the Median Household income in Hardy County?
Median Household Income in Hardy County is $49,205.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hardy County?
Income or Wage Gap in Hardy County is 26.2%.
Women in Hardy County earn 73.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hardy County?
Family Income Deficit in Hardy County is $11,150.
Families that are below poverty line in Hardy County earn $11,150 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hardy County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hardy County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hardy County?
There are 6,712 People in the Labor Forcein in Hardy County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hardy County?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Hardy County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hardy County?
Unemployment Rate in Hardy County is 4.6%.