The historical population data for ZIP code 78632 in Harwood, Texas shows that the area has experienced fluctuations in population and population density from 2010 to 2022. The population ranged from a low of 776 in 2013 to a high of 1,124 in 2020, with the most recent data showing a population of 1,083 in 2022. The population density varied from 9.1 people per square mile in 2013 to 13.18 people per square mile in 2020. In 2022, the population density stands at 12.7 people per square mile.

Given the ZIP code's size of 85.29 square miles and the 2022 population density of 12.7 people per square mile, the area can be classified as remote rural. Remote rural areas are characterized by very sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in such areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped, focusing on privacy and self-sustainability, with common activities including outdoor and recreational pursuits due to the natural environment.

With an estimated 414.9 housing units corresponding to the 2022 population, based on the national average household size of 2.61, the area likely features large expanses of land per household, often more than 5 acres. This further supports the classification of the area as remote rural.