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Hardin County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hardin County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 58,723
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,222
- Median household income
- $75,808
- +25.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $205,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,175
- Highest market score
- 85
- Grocery stores, #106 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 58,723 people live in Hardin County, in 22,222 households. Population estimates show Hardin County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hardin County is $75,808 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 25.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hardin County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hardin County are for grocery stores (85), landscaping and lawn care companies (80) and chiropractors (78). Hardin County ranks #106 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
Hardin County is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area. For its number of households, Hardin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (89% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hardin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hardin County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 85 | #106 of 2,070 | 7 | 3.2 | $19.3M | 208 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #74 of 1,493 | 9 | 4.1 | $3.7M | 126 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 78 | #79 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.3 | $5M | 209 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #175 of 2,405 | 92 | 41.4 | $926K | 140 | 23 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 77 | #103 of 1,771 | 16 | 7.2 | $2.1M | 124 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 77 | #119 of 2,200 | 20 | 9.0 | $1M | 116 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 77 | #122 of 1,656 | 8 | 3.6 | $3.1M | 176 | 11 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #197 of 1,485 | 6 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 125 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 73 | #189 of 2,088 | 22 | 9.9 | $752K | 114 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 73 | #254 of 2,394 | 70 | 31.5 | $358K | 235 | 32 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #296 of 2,087 | 21 | 9.5 | $2M | 159 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #184 of 1,461 | 8 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 100 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 71 | #193 of 1,422 | 5 | 2.3 | $5M | 208 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #419 of 2,402 | 40 | 18.0 | $3.4M | 100 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #389 of 2,210 | 34 | 15.3 | $1.2M | 142 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 70 | #411 of 2,405 | 187 | 84.2 | $456K | 123 | 80 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 68 | #249 of 1,707 | 11 | 5.0 | $5.9M | 123 | 20 |
| Real estate | 68 | #282 of 2,229 | 50 | 22.5 | Index only | 156 | 12 |
| Pizza | 67 | #403 of 2,090 | 15 | 6.8 | $5.7M | 112 | 41 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 66 | #245 of 1,334 | 8 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 102 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 66 | #556 of 2,261 | 19 | 8.6 | $7.1M | 90 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 65 | #367 of 1,769 | 15 | 6.8 | $1.3M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #398 of 1,611 | 10 | 4.5 | $1M | 103 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #477 of 2,385 | 85 | 38.3 | $237K | 112 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #297 of 1,328 | 9 | 4.1 | $2.2M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #443 of 2,176 | 46 | 20.7 | Index only | 135 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #480 of 1,886 | 19 | 8.6 | $1.3M | 134 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #393 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.2 | $3.6M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 61 | #498 of 1,792 | 13 | 5.9 | $1.3M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #589 of 2,057 | 27 | 12.2 | $2.4M | 98 | 38 |
| Roofing and gutters | 58 | #411 of 1,177 | 8 | 3.6 | $8M | 95 | 5 |
| Electricians | 53 | #526 of 1,160 | 8 | 3.6 | $8M | 67 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #892 of 2,063 | 21 | 9.5 | $4.1M | 110 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #1,025 of 2,339 | 48 | 21.6 | $420K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 53 | #1,048 of 2,358 | 44 | 19.8 | $1.5M | 63 | 22 |
| Insurance agencies | 52 | #1,053 of 2,272 | 42 | 18.9 | $1.3M | 106 | 25 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #733 of 1,451 | 11 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 74 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,155 of 2,222 | 38 | 17.1 | $2.2M | 73 | 41 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #730 of 1,356 | 12 | 5.4 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 48 | #1,313 of 2,401 | 91 | 41.0 | $226K | 84 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,340 of 2,378 | 50 | 22.5 | $410K | 92 | 24 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #850 of 1,472 | 8 | 3.6 | $378K | 56 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,199 of 1,889 | 26 | 11.7 | $3.3M | 79 | 16 |
| Laundromats | 38 | #535 of 785 | 6 | 2.7 | $7.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 34 | #1,179 of 1,530 | 16 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $5.1M | 166 | 8 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.8 | $8.3M | 130 | 9 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $6.8M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | $11.1M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.4 | Index only | 203 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $21.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $10.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $25M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $16.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hardin County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $20.5M | $924 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $65.6M | $2,953 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $85.2M | $3,834 | 94 |
| Groceries | $135.1M | $6,078 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $20.2M | $907 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $10.3M | $465 | 80 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16.5M | $744 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $25M | $1,127 | 87 |
| Pets | $20.4M | $917 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $42.4M | $1,910 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $55.9M | $2,516 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.4M | $2,898 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $33.2M | $1,493 | 106 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $338.7M | $15,240 | 91 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hardin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 58,723+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 22,222
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 891 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 65
- Median household income
- $75,808+25.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,066
- Median home value
- $205,700
- Jobs located here
- 11,175
- Daytime population
- 44,561Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hardin County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Hardin County at 58,723 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 22,222 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 25.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hardin County, TX spend?
Households in Hardin County spend about $338.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $135.1M on groceries and $85.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hardin County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hardin County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Hardin County, grocery stores (85), landscaping and lawn care companies (80) and chiropractors (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #106 of 2,070 scored counties.
How does Hardin County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hardin County is $75,808, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $205,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (89% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 45 of the 56 business types have a score in Hardin County, each ranked against other counties.
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