Hardeman County, Tennessee
As of the census of 2000, there were 28105 people in the county, organized into 9412 households, and 6764 families residing in the county. The population density was 42.1 people per square mile (16.25/kmē), it is the 23rd least populated county in terms of population density. There were 10694 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6.18/kmē). The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county Population was distributed with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 116.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.4 males. Its population was estimated at 27848 in July 2008, The racial makeup of the county was 16248 White, 11148 Black or African American, 77 American Indian, 109 Asian, 5 Native Hawaiian, and 261 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $29111, making its Tennessee's 26th lowest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $34746, making it the 24th poorest county by median family income among the Tennessee. The per capita income for the county was $13349, making it the tenth lowest county by per capita income in Tennessee.
In 2000, 6246 pupils and students, of which 3342 are male and 2904 are female, 22.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 206 nursery or pri school, 374 kindergarten, 3185 elementary school, 1874 high school and 607 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivar City | Hardeman County | 8.49 | 8.48 | 0.01 | 5802 | 684.4 | 14973 | 28651 |
| 2 | Grand Junction City | Hardeman County, Fayette County | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0 | 301 | 255.4 | 13304 | 29306 |
| 3 | Hickory Valley Town | Hardeman County | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0 | 136 | 418.7 | 8935 | 15313 |
| 4 | Hornsby Town | Hardeman County | 1.26 | 1.26 | 0 | 306 | 242.7 | 12915 | 34063 |
| 5 | Middleton City | Hardeman County | 1.85 | 1.84 | 0.01 | 602 | 326.3 | 15616 | 30385 |
| 6 | Saulsbury Town | Hardeman County | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0 | 99 | 271.7 | 10335 | 30000 |
| 7 | Silerton Town | Hardeman County, Chester County | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 60 | 149.4 | 25571 | 17083 |
| 8 | Toone Town | Hardeman County | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0 | 330 | 397.7 | 12956 | 30500 |
| 9 | Whiteville Town | Hardeman County | 2.39 | 2.39 | 0 | 3148 | 1317.7 | 11310 | 22368 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 28105 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 28103 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 28132 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 28130 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 28076 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 27894 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 27813 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 27808 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 27781 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 27836 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 27848 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 107 | 99 | 206 |
| Kindergarten | 160 | 214 | 374 |
| Elementary school | 1699 | 1486 | 3185 |
| High school | 1036 | 838 | 1874 |
| College or graduate school | 340 | 267 | 607 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeman County, Tennessee | $29111 | $34746 | $13349 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |