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Rarden

Ohio · 159 residents · 0.212 sq mi
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Rarden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,036. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,400. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−10%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+19%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141401671932191990201020202024Rarden
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,288
+23%since 2000
from $13,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other3.9%(6)
Diversity Score10.5%(17)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−23%since 2000
from 33.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rarden, Ohio?

Rarden, Ohio has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rarden, Ohio?

The typical household in Rarden, Ohio earns about $33,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rarden, Ohio expensive?

In Rarden, Ohio, the median home is worth about $63,400.

How educated are people in Rarden, Ohio?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rarden, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rarden, Ohio?

About 18.3% of people in Rarden, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rarden, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Rarden, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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