Hardin, MT

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    3,742
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.1
    8.48% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.18%
    60.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,423
    0.0662% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $147,100
    3.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,842
    7.34% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hardin, MT 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.

    98.9% of the residents in Hardin, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Hardin, MT was $147,100, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

    Most people in Hardin, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Hardin, MT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMontanaBig Horn County, MTEastern Montana--Sidney & Miles City PUMA, MT

    Population & Diversity

    Hardin, MT is home to a population of 3.74k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.76% of Hardin, MT residents were born outside of the country (66 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.04 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.63k people) in Hardin, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.57k White (Non-Hispanic) and 317 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Hardin, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hardin, MT was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hardin, MT
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      1.63k ± 341
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.57k ± 302
    3. White (Hispanic)
      317 ± 180
    11.9%
    Hispanic Population
    446 people

    In 2024, there were 1.04 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.63k people) in Hardin, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.57k White (Non-Hispanic) and 317 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.9% of the people in Hardin, MT are hispanic (446 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hardin, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.76%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    66 people
    0.77%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    29 people

    As of 2024, 1.76% of Hardin, MT residents (66 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 Hardin, MT was 0.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      81 ± 66
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      18 ± 30
    3. Korea
      9 ± 20

    Hardin, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.5 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hardin, MT.

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    Health

    86.9% of the population of Hardin, MT has health coverage, with 26.6% on employee plans, 36.3% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.11% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    13.1%
    Uninsured
    26.6%
    Employer Coverage
    36.3%
    Medicaid
    10.3%
    Medicare
    13.6%
    Non-Group
    0.11%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hardin, MT grew by 356% from 2.86% to 13.1%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Hardin, MT employs 1.84k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hardin, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (473 people), Educational Services (270 people), and Retail Trade (192 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($104,706), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,482), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.84k
    2024 Value
    ± 349
    7.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hardin, MT grew at a rate of 7.34%, from 1.72k employees to 1.84k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hardin, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (234 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (223 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hardin, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.84k
    2024 Value
    ± 349
    7.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hardin, MT grew at a rate of 7.34%, from 1.72k employees to 1.84k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hardin, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (473 people), Educational Services (270 people), and Retail Trade (192 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hardin, MT, though some of these residents may live in Hardin, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $31,386
    Median earning men ± $9,196
    $34,908
    Median earning women ± $6,063

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,482), Construction ($36,343), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,260).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,375), Retail Trade ($41,346), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,938).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% 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 11.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Montana 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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hardin, MT was $147,100 in 2024, which is 0.442 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,800 to $147,100, a 3.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Hardin, MT is 54.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hardin, MT have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hardin, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $147,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,975
    $754
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$211

    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 Hardin, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    54.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 54.1% of the housing units in Hardin, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

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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.
    $60,423
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,613
    1.39k
    Number of Households
    ± 289

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.39k households in Hardin, MT declined from $60,423 from the previous year's value of $60,463.

    The following chart displays the households in Hardin, MT 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 Hardin, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (67.8%)
    2. Carpooled (23.3%)
    3. Walked (6.67%)

    In 2024, 67.8% of workers in Hardin, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.3%) and those who walked to work (6.67%).

    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

    18 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hardin, MT have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Hardin, MT 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 Hardin, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hardin, MT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hardin, MT (261 out of 3.64k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 16 - 17.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hardin, MT is Native American, followed by White 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.

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