Hardinsburg, KY Demographics

A map of Hardinsburg's Population by Race

Hardinsburg, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,327, a slight decrease from the 2,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 7.1% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hardinsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hardinsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hardinsburg, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 16.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hardinsburg is ranked the 153rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hardinsburg was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hardinsburg's White Population

2,125 residents of Hardinsburg, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hardinsburg is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Hardinsburg ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has increased from 88.3% to 91.3%.

Hardinsburg is more White than neighboring Irvington (76.1% White), Fordsville (82.6% White), and Cannelton (90.2% White). Hardinsburg is less White than neighboring Cloverport (95.5% White), and Ekron (94.6% White).

Hardinsburg's Black Population

165 residents of Hardinsburg, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hardinsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Hardinsburg ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.1%.

Hardinsburg is more Black than neighboring Cloverport (0% Black), Cannelton (3.9% Black), and Ekron (0% Black). Hardinsburg is less Black than neighboring Irvington (9.9% Black), and Fordsville (15% Black).

Hardinsburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Hardinsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hardinsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Hardinsburg ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Hardinsburg's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Hardinsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hardinsburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Hardinsburg ranks 412th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Hardinsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Fordsville (0.4% Hispanic). Hardinsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Cloverport (2.4% Hispanic), Irvington (1.1% Hispanic), Cannelton (1.9% Hispanic), and Ekron (4.6% Hispanic).

Hardinsburg's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Hardinsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hardinsburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Hardinsburg ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Hardinsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cloverport (0% Native American/Other), Fordsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ekron (0% Native American/Other). Hardinsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Irvington (1.6% Native American/Other), and Cannelton (1.9% Native American/Other).

Hardinsburg's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Hardinsburg, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hardinsburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Hardinsburg ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hardinsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hardinsburg's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.4%.

Hardinsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Cloverport (2.1% Multiracial), Irvington (11.4% Multiracial), Fordsville (1.5% Multiracial), Cannelton (2.1% Multiracial), and Ekron (0.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.