Hardy County, WV

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2021 Population

14,269

3.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

45.1

0.661% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.3%

13.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,592

0.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$141,500

2021 Employed Population

6,293

1.15% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hardy County, WV had a population of 14.3k people with a median age of 45.1 and a median household income of $46,592. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hardy County, WV grew from 13,789 to 14,269, a 3.48% increase and its median household income grew from $46,513 to $46,592, a 0.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hardy County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.84%), White (Hispanic) (1.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.701%).

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.

99.5% of the residents in Hardy County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hardy County, WV are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (86 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hardy County, WV was $141,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

Most people in Hardy County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hardy County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Hardy County, WV borders Frederick County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Shenandoah County, VA, Grant County, WV, Hampshire County, WV, Mineral County, WV, and Pendleton County, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Hardy County, WV is home to a population of 14.3k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.736% of Hardy County, WV residents were born outside of the country (105 people).

In 2021, there were 22.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.8k people) in Hardy County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 569 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 405 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Hardy County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hardy County, WV was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hardy County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hardy County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 20
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
569 ± 179
Two+ (Hispanic)
405 ± 222

4.78%

Hispanic Population

682 people

4.78% of the people in Hardy County, WV are hispanic (682 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hardy County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

0.736%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

105 people

3.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

517 people

As of 2021, 0.736% of Hardy County, WV residents (105 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hardy County, WV was 3.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hardy County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
798 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
128 ± 77
Gulf War (1990s)
69 ± 50

Hardy County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hardy County, WV employs 6.29k people. The largest industries in Hardy County, WV are Manufacturing (1,424 people), Retail Trade (976 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,625), Public Administration ($55,912), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,362).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.29k

2021 Value

± 640

−1.15%

1 Year decline

± 14.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hardy County, WV declined at a rate of −1.15%, from 6.37k employees to 6.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hardy County, WV, are Management Occupations (694 people), Material Moving Occupations (688 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hardy County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.29k

2021 Value

± 640

−1.15%

1 Year decline

± 14.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hardy County, WV declined at a rate of −1.15%, from 6.37k employees to 6.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hardy County, WV, are Manufacturing (1,424 people), Retail Trade (976 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (607 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,560

Median earning men ± $4,513

$26,423

Median earning women ± $1,996

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,042), Public Administration ($54,375), and Retail Trade ($43,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,847), and Public Administration ($56,115).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

88
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
84
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
54
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$250k
Manufacturing
$34k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$31.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hardy County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 76.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (76.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hardy County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 76.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hardy County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hardy County, WV awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Hardy County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 92 male students and 269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hardy County, WV are White (82 and 95.3%), followed by Asian (2 and 2.33%), Black or African American (1 and 1.16%), and Two or More Races (1 and 1.16%).

The largest universities in Hardy County, WV by number of degrees awarded are Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hardy County, WV are General Business Administration & Management (18 and 20.9%), Electromechanical Technology (12 and 14%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 and 11.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 361 students enrolled in Hardy County, WV, 25.5% men and 74.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 338 records, of which 75.4% were women and 24.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
13 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
10 degrees awarded
General Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hardy County, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hardy County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 36 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hardy County, WV, which is 0.72 times less than the 50 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,768) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,448) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hardy County, WV was $141,500 in 2021, which is 0.578 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,500 to $141,500, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Hardy County, WV is 76.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hardy County, WV have an average commute time of 25.4 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.

In 2022, 4.62% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hardy County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.68%.

Housing

Property

$141,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,417

$4,456

Median Property Taxes

±$467

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hardy County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hardy County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.9% of the housing units in Hardy County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hardy County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9703

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hardy County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,592

Median Household Income

± $4,062

5.79k

Number of Households

± 548

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.79k households in Hardy County, WV grew to $46,592 from the previous year's value of $46,513.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hardy County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (7.87%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Hardy County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (7.87%).

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.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hardy County, WV have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.24% of the workforce in Hardy County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hardy County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 4.62% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hardy County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.68%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hardy County, WV (2.59k out of 14.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.4% of the children was living in poverty in Hardy County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Hardy County, WV has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 27.4% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.745% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hardy County, WV see 6888 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (6888 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2727 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1239 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,888 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hardy County, WV

Primary care physicians in Hardy County, WV see an average of 6,888 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (6,888 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hardy County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.93%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

27.4%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.745%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hardy County, WV grew by 2.87% from 4.79% to 4.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hardy County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Hardy County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hardy County, WV.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37.2% in Hardy County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hardy County, WV.

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