Hardin County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,639
Median Age
45.4
Male Median
43.5
Female Median
47.8
Hardin County, Iowa Population Growth

Hardin County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.9%%.
-5.9%% Growth
Hardin County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hardin County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.4 | 16,639 |
| 2023 | 45.2 | 16,729 |
| 2022 | 45.3 | 16,861 |
| 2021 | 44.7 | 16,997 |
| 2020 | 44.5 | 16,924 |
| 2019 | 44.7 | 17,061 |
| 2018 | 44.7 | 17,127 |
| 2017 | 44.4 | 17,239 |
| 2016 | 44.4 | 17,324 |
| 2015 | 44.7 | 17,393 |
| 2014 | 44.3 | 17,406 |
| 2013 | 44.0 | 17,453 |
| 2012 | 43.6 | 17,479 |
| 2011 | 43.7 | 17,595 |
| 2010 | 43.5 | 17,685 |
Hardin County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 23.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Hardin County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hardin County, Iowa
The median age in Hardin County, Iowa is 45.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hardin County, Iowa is 16,639.
In Hardin County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hardin County, Iowa is aging.