Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hardwick, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

235

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%154

Hispanic/Latino

27.7%65

Black

3.4%8

Other

3%7

Two or More

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%8

High School Diploma

18.5%29

Some College (<1 yr)

15.9%25

Some College (1+ yr)

22.3%35

Associate's Degree

10.8%17

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%29

Master's Degree

1.9%3

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,300

Median Renti

$663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.5%54

Renter-Occupied

45.5%45

Total Units

Homeownership

54.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.1%13

$50K–$100K

35.2%19

$100K–$150K

9.3%5

$150K–$200K

16.7%9

$200K–$300K

11.1%6

$500K–$1M

3.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1%1

1990–1999

18.2%18

1980–1989

5.1%5

1970–1979

14.1%14

1960–1969

7.1%7

1950–1959

13.1%13

1940–1949

5.1%5

1939 or earlier

36.4%36

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

72.7%72

Electricity

17.2%17

Utility Gas

6.1%6

Fuel Oil

2%2

Other

2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,327

Mean Household Incomei

$56,688

Per Capita Incomei

$24,121

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

120

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%2

$10K–$15K

10.1%10

$15K–$20K

5.1%5

$20K–$25K

1%1

$25K–$30K

13.1%13

$30K–$35K

7.1%7

$35K–$40K

15.2%15

$50K–$60K

12.1%12

$60K–$75K

10.1%10

$75K–$100K

5.1%5

$100K–$125K

11.1%11

$125K–$150K

5.1%5

$150K–$200K

3%3

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

156.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

117

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

117

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.9%Insured

11.1%Uninsured