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Hardeman County, TN
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
Population
25,433
Land area
668sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Hardeman County
Hardeman County at a glance
- Hardeman County is 78% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,069, 34% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 (58% below Tennessee) and median rent is $812 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bolivar (5,144), Whiteville (4,530) and Middleton (743).
Local data for Hardeman County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardeman County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,069
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$121,700
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,408), German Americans (1,189), Italian Americans (335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,425
6,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
PPP loans
$22.9M
948 loans, 2,661 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hardeman County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardeman County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardeman County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hardeman County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hardeman County, TN?
- Bolivar is the largest city or town in Hardeman County, with about 5,144 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hardeman County?
- Hardeman County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38008, 38039, 38042, 38044, 38052.
- What is the population of Hardeman County, TN?
- About 25,433 people live in Hardeman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hardeman County?
- Hardeman County borders Madison County, Fayette County, Alcorn County, MS, McNairy County, Tippah County, MS, Chester County, Haywood County, Benton County, MS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023