Hardin County, Iowa

Total Population: 16,729

County Seat: Eldora

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Median Home Value

$113,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,906

Across all households

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Two or More Races1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.2%

65 Years and Over

23.0%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,906

Mean Household Income

$76,468

Per Capita Income

$33,765

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$113,000

Median Rent

$814/mo

Total Housing Units

8,028

Owner-Occupied

73.3%

Renter-Occupied

26.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

51.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.5%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

82.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19083.