Hardin is a city located in Big Horn County Montana. Hardin has a 2024 population of 3,676. It is also the county seat of Big Horn County. Hardin is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,807 in 2020.
The average household income in Hardin is $68,399 with a poverty rate of 18.36%. The median age in Hardin is 34.2 years: 34.7 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hardin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 45.99% |
| Native American | 1,588 | 42.17% |
| Two or more races | 417 | 11.07% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,328 | 2.73 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 653 | 3.4 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 483 | 1.15 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 97 | 3.55 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 95 | 5.32 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 11.48% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 14.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 368 | 16.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 14.12% |
| High School Graduate | 646 | 28.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 308 | 13.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,203 | 1,145 | 487 |
| Native American | 807 | 572 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 135 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 102 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $46,818 | $43,606 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,000 | $0 | $47,420 |
| High School Graduate | $19,524 | $17,202 | $32,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,093 | $41,176 | $42,622 |
| Some College | $42,243 | $0 | $31,667 |
$42,093
Average Earnings
$41,176
Average Male
$42,622
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.44% of Hardin residents speak only English, while 18.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 417 | 312 | 74.82% |
| Multiple | 410 | 310 | 75.61% |
| Native | 1,538 | 235 | 15.28% |
| White | 1,527 | 59 | 3.86% |
| Other | 12 | 12 | 100% |
18.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
21.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hardin is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hardin is White, with 3.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.53% |
| Some College | 16.11% |
| High School | 9.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Female Employed | 17% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,321 | $82,306 |
| Households | $60,463 | $68,399 |
| Married Families | $88,262 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,139 | $39,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.31%
Born in Hardin
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.23% of Hardin residents were born in the United States, with 61.31% having been born in Montana. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,513 | -32 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | 3,545 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2027 | 3,578 | -33 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 3,611 | -32 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 3,643 | -33 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3,676 | -33 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 3,709 | -24 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 3,733 | -19 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 3,752 | -55 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 3,807 | 47 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 3,760 | -18 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 3,778 | -44 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 3,822 | 7 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,815 | 34 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,781 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 3,788 | 64 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 3,724 | 30 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 3,694 | -19 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 3,713 | 40 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 3,673 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,384 | 444 | 15.1% |
| 1990 | 2,940 | -360 | -10.91% |
| 1980 | 3,300 | 567 | 20.75% |
| 1970 | 2,733 | -56 | -2.01% |
| 1960 | 2,789 | -724 | -20.61% |