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Hardin city, KY

ZIP 42048 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42048

42048 has a population of 1,838 with a median age of 38.5 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
99.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.8%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
16.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.7%+91% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.6%
x
Diversity Index
2/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
28.9%+152% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
31.8%+137% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 42048

Poverty Rate
28.9%+152% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
31.8%+137% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-22% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.1%+89% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.0%-90% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,838
Median age38.5
Poverty rate28.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White99.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%