Demographics & People — Hardin, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 792 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 57.4 |
| Total Households | 215 |
| Family Households | 163 |
| Average Household Size | 3.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0348 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 776 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 425 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 223 |
| Irish | 57 |
| Italian | 29 |
| Hungarian | 16 |
| Other groups | 13 |
| English | 12 |
| Scottish | 12 |
| American | 7 |
| British | 5 |
Language
| English Only | 751 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 756 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 41 |
| Population 18+ | 652 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 52.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hardin, Illinois.