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Hardin County, TX
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Hardin County, Texas.
Population
57,642
Land area
891sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Hardin County
Hardin County at a glance
- Hardin County is 44% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,808 a year, 3% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lumberton (13,963), Silsbee (6,842) and Kountze (2,367).
Local data for Hardin County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hardin County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,808
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$205,700
Prices +6.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,162), Irish Americans (5,932), French Americans (4,401).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,626
12,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
PPP loans
$83.5M
897 loans, 8,533 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$134K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hardin County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hardin County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
259
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,595
12.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
63.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hardin County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hardin County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hardin County, TX?
- Lumberton is the largest city or town in Hardin County, with about 13,963 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hardin County?
- Hardin County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77374, 77376, 77519, 77585, 77625.
- What is the population of Hardin County, TX?
- About 57,642 people live in Hardin County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hardin County?
- Hardin County borders Jefferson County, Liberty County, Orange County, Polk County, Jasper County, Tyler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023