Hardy County, WV

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    2024 Population
    14,243
    US Senator
    Shelley Moore Capito
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Justice
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    46.7
    1.27% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.7%
    0.243% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,272
    0.0608% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $166,300
    4.13% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    6,141
    7.36% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Hardy County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.2% of the residents in Hardy County, WV are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (95 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Hardy County, WV was $166,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

    Most people in Hardy County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Hardy County, WV was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Hardy County, WV is home to a population of 14.2k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.05% of Hardy County, WV residents were born outside of the country (292 people).

    In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Hardy County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 321 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Hardy County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hardy County, WV was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hardy County, WV
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.6k ± 101
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      675 ± 77
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      321 ± 156
    4.62%
    Hispanic Population
    658 people

    In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Hardy County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 321 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.62% of the people in Hardy County, WV are hispanic (658 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hardy County, WV as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,614 ± 1,254 people
    2. Philippines
      2,231 ± 1,159 people
    3. India
      2,211 ± 1,154 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    292 people
    1.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    206 people

    As of 2024, 2.05% of Hardy County, WV residents (292 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hardy County, WV was 1.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      416 ± 165
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      123 ± 59
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      104 ± 71

    Hardy County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.2% of the population of Hardy County, WV has health coverage, with 35.2% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Hardy County, WV see 7,080 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (7,080 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2838 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1296 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    7,080 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hardy County, WV

    Primary care physicians in Hardy County, WV see an average of 7,080 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (7,080 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.81%
    Uninsured
    35.2%
    Employer Coverage
    26.6%
    Medicaid
    18.5%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    1.02%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hardy County, WV grew by 17.4% from 6.65% to 7.81%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.9% in Hardy County, WV.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.03% in Hardy County, WV.

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    Economy

    The economy of Hardy County, WV employs 6.14k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hardy County, WV were Manufacturing (1,340 people), Retail Trade (808 people), and Educational Services (584 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($127,868), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,231), and Information ($56,538).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 566
    −7.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hardy County, WV declined at a rate of −7.36%, from 6.63k employees to 6.14k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hardy County, WV, are Material Moving Occupations (907 people), Management Occupations (848 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (563 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hardy County, WV.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.14k
    2024 Value
    ± 566
    −7.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hardy County, WV declined at a rate of −7.36%, from 6.63k employees to 6.14k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hardy County, WV, are Manufacturing (1,340 people), Retail Trade (808 people), and Educational Services (584 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hardy County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Hardy County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,104
    Median earning men ± $2,479
    $33,965
    Median earning women ± $4,101

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,719), Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,313), and Information ($58,409).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,417), Public Administration ($45,033), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,861).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.583%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 23
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 19
      Retail Trade
    3. 19
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $141k
      Manufacturing
    2. $23k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $19.9k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Hardy County, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (70%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (28.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from West Virginia

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    Shelley Moore Capito
    Senator from West Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Jim Justice
    Senator from West Virginia1
    Assumed office on January 14, 2025
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

    Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Hardy County, WV awarded 95 degrees. The student population of Hardy County, WV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 128 male students and 337 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Hardy County, WV are White (93 and 97.9%) and Two or More Races (2 and 2.11%).

    The largest universities in Hardy County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (95 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Registered Nursing (21 and 22.1%), General Business Administration & Management (19 and 20%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (13 and 13.7%).

    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    95 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College with 95 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hardy County, WV, which is 0.357 times less than the 70 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 93 degrees mean that there were 46.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,512) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($210) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,672) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hardy County, WV was $166,300 in 2024, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $159,700 to $166,300, a 4.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Hardy County, WV is 77.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hardy County, WV have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hardy County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $166,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,533
    $4,605
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$434

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $49,272
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,641
    5.95k
    Number of Households
    ± 542

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.95k households in Hardy County, WV declined from $49,272 from the previous year's value of $49,302.

    The following chart displays the households in Hardy County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hardy County, WV is from West Virginia.
    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.3%)
    2. Carpooled (10.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.15%)

    In 2024, 75.3% of workers in Hardy County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.15%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hardy County, WV have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.32% of the workforce in Hardy County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Hardy County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hardy County, WV have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hardy County, WV (2.5k out of 14.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hardy County, WV is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Hardy County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 429 in Hardy County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 156% per 100,000 population.

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