Hardin is a village located in Calhoun County, Illinois. Hardin has a 2026 population of 750. It is also the county seat of Calhoun County. Hardin is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -5.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 794 in 2020.
The median household income in Hardin is $88,875 with a poverty rate of 12.61%. The median age in Hardin is 57.4 years: 56 years for males, and 61.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 57.4 years
Female: 61.4 years
Male: 56 years
There are 574 adults, (212 of whom are seniors) in Hardin.
Female: 307 (46.3%)
Male: 356 (53.7%)
The racial composition of Hardin includes 93.67% White, 6.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 93.67% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 6.03% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.3% |
Hardin 's average per capita income is $46,250. Household income levels show a median of $88,875. The poverty rate stands at 12.61%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,000 | - |
| Families | $101,500 | $112,613 |
| Households | $88,875 | $94,228 |
| Non Families | $30,417 | $52,789 |
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