Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hardtner has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[9]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 167 people, 79 households, and 51 families in Hardtner.^[10][11] The population density was 607.3 per square mile (234.5/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 367.3 per square mile (141.8/km²).^[11][12] The racial makeup was 91.02% (152) white or European American (91.02% non-Hispanic white), 0.6% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.6% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.8% (3) from other races, and 5.99% (10) from two or more races.^[13] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.4% (4) of the population.^[14]

Of the 79 households, 25.3% had children under the age of 18; 49.4% were married couples living together; 13.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.6% of households consisted of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[11] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.2.^[15] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.2% of the population.^[16]

19.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.8 males.^[11] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 84.9 males.^[11]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,406 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,512) and the median family income was $58,750 (+/- $15,095).^[17] Males had a median income of $38,281 (+/- $7,734) versus $28,750 (+/- $7,260) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,750 (+/- $6,955).^[18] Approximately, 11.3% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those ages 65 or over.^[19][20]

2010 census

As of the census^[21] of 2010, there were 172 people, 85 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 573.3 inhabitants per square mile (221.4/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 410.0 per square mile (158.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 85 households, of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.2% were non-families. 43.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 51 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[22] of 2000, there were 199 people, 95 households, and 64 families residing in the city. The population density was 666.9 inhabitants per square mile (257.5/km²). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 422.3 per square mile (163.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 1.01% Native American, and 0.50% from two or more races.

There were 95 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $34,038. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,390. About 7.8% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.