County profile · West Virginia
Hardy County, WV market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hardy County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,337
- +0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,954
- Median household income
- $49,272
- +3.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $166,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,666
- Highest market score
- 58
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #818 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 14,337 people live in Hardy County, in 5,954 households. Population estimates show Hardy County grew 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hardy County is $49,272 a year, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 3.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hardy County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hardy County are for medical and dental practices (58), fast food and sandwich shops (55) and insurance agencies (48). Hardy County ranks #818 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Hardy County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair shops (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hardy County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hardy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #818 of 2,394 | 20 | 33.6 | $282K | 185 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #937 of 2,222 | 5 | 8.4 | $3.6M | 119 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,175 of 2,272 | 10 | 16.8 | $1.6M | 125 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,353 of 2,358 | 9 | 15.1 | $2M | 84 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,442 of 2,405 | 47 | 78.9 | $387K | 104 | 21 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,679 of 2,229 | 16 | 26.9 | Index only | 113 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 39 | #1,762 of 2,385 | 17 | 28.6 | $260K | 122 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 35 | #1,787 of 2,402 | 14 | 23.5 | $2.3M | 67 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,752 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.4 | $596K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 30 | #1,807 of 2,090 | 8 | 13.4 | $2.3M | 45 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,014 of 2,339 | 11 | 18.5 | $403K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,036 of 2,405 | 29 | 48.7 | $627K | 94 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 28 | #2,077 of 2,176 | 16 | 26.9 | Index only | 90 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 25 | #1,931 of 2,261 | 8 | 13.4 | $4M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,007 of 2,200 | 8 | 13.4 | $530K | 60 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 23 | #2,198 of 2,378 | 18 | 30.2 | $299K | 67 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 22 | #1,838 of 2,070 | 6 | 10.1 | $5.3M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 22 | #2,240 of 2,401 | 27 | 45.3 | $199K | 74 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.7 | $1.3M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.5M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $3.1M | 356 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $6.1M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.9M | 191 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $319K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $993K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.8M | 72 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $1.4M | 52 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $7.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $18.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.5M | Too few | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hardy 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 | $5.4M | $904 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18.1M | $3,032 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $18.2M | $3,052 | 75 |
| Groceries | $31.8M | $5,347 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.4M | $744 | 74 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $298 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3M | $500 | 51 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.6M | $947 | 74 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $712 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.4M | $1,579 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $15.7M | $2,630 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.7M | $2,475 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.5M | $1,261 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $78.3M | $13,149 | 79 |
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 Hardy County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,337+0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,954
- Median age
- 46.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 582 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 24
- Median household income
- $49,272+3.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $68,673
- Median home value
- $166,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,666
- Daytime population
- 13,105Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hardy County, WV growing?
Population estimates put Hardy County at 14,337 people in 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,954 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 3.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hardy County, WV spend?
Households in Hardy County spend about $78.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $31.8M on groceries and $18.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hardy County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hardy County, WV?
Of the business types scored in Hardy County, medical and dental practices (58), fast food and sandwich shops (55) and insurance agencies (48) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #818 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Hardy County, WV compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hardy County is $49,272, 39% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $166,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair shops (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (60% 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. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Hardy County, each ranked against other counties.
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