Hardy County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 14,334 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardy County, West Virginia is the 37th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 14,044 and has seen a growth of 2.06% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,749 | 83 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 14,666 | 83 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 14,583 | 83 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 14,500 | 83 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 14,417 | 83 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 14,334 | 83 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 14,251 | 83 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 14,168 | 25 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 14,143 | -96 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 14,239 | 414 | 2.99% |
| 2019 | 13,825 | 36 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 13,789 | -70 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 13,859 | 22 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 13,837 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 13,833 | -131 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 13,964 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 13,977 | 120 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 13,857 | -110 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 13,967 | -77 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 14,044 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,977 | 947 | 9.44% |
| 1980 | 10,030 | 1,175 | 13.27% |
| 1970 | 8,855 | -453 | -4.87% |
| 1960 | 9,308 | -724 | -7.22% |
| 1950 | 10,032 | -781 | -7.22% |
| 1940 | 10,813 | 997 | 10.16% |
| 1930 | 9,816 | 215 | 2.24% |
| 1920 | 9,601 | 438 | 4.78% |
| 1910 | 9,163 | 714 | 8.45% |
| 1900 | 8,449 | 882 | 11.66% |
| 1890 | 7,567 | 773 | 11.38% |
| 1880 | 6,794 | 1,276 | 23.12% |
| 1870 | 5,518 | -4,346 | -44.06% |
| 1860 | 9,864 | 321 | 3.36% |
| 1850 | 9,543 | 1,921 | 25.2% |
| 1840 | 7,622 | 824 | 12.12% |
| 1830 | 6,798 | 1,098 | 19.26% |
| 1820 | 5,700 | 175 | 3.17% |
| 1810 | 5,525 | -1,102 | -16.63% |
| 1800 | 6,627 | -709 | -9.66% |
| 1790 | 7,336 | -7,413 | -50.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,983 | 91.12% |
| Black or African American | 631 | 4.43% |
| Two or more races | 545 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 88 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,740 | 2.47 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 2,906 | 3 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 2,025 | 1.3 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 405 | 3.36 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 404 | 3.59 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 915 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 763 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 782 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 772 | 7.4% |
| High School Graduate | 4,953 | 47.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 496 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 1,750 | 16.78% |
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 | 9,471 | 8,254 | 1,471 |
| Black | 480 | 366 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 346 | 292 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 244 | 173 | 51 |
| Other Race | 87 | 78 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,721 | $67,292 | $57,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,000 | $47,614 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,559 | $38,944 | $23,378 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,300 | $25,104 | $27,974 |
| Overall | $32,785 | $39,793 | $27,728 |
| Some College | $31,680 | $32,364 | $27,660 |
$32,785
Average Earnings
$39,793
Average Male
$27,728
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Hardy County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,646 | 2,006 | 15.86% |
| Multiple | 545 | 383 | 70.28% |
| Hispanic | 670 | 314 | 46.87% |
| Black | 631 | 46 | 7.29% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.76%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hardy County, West Virginia is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hardy County, West Virginia is Black, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.27% |
| Some College | 13.83% |
| High School | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.75% |
| Male Employed | 11.99% |
| Female Employed | 6.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,922 | $79,506 |
| Households | $49,205 | $72,439 |
| Married Families | $69,216 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,696 | $54,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,287
Number of Veterans
1,106
Male Veterans
181
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 723 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 456 |
| 65 to 74 | 358 |
| 55 to 64 | 191 |
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 11.45% |
| Black | 86 | 17.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
40.97%
Born in Hardy County, West Virginia
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.26% of Hardy County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 40.97% having been born in West Virginia. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.