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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Darke County

Ohio · 53,309 residents · 598.102 sq mi
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Darke County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,307. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $93,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,309
−1%since 1990
from 53,619 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 90 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K53K53K54K1990201020202024Darke County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,307
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,670
+60%since 1990
from $11,693 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(52,908)
Black0.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(349)
Asian0.4%(189)
Diversity Score4.8%(2,600)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(52,046)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(457)
Asian0.2%(132)
Diversity Score3.7%(1,979)
Diversity Score
4
−23%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Darke County to nearby counties

DARKE COUNTY VS
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Income$60,791+55%
Home value$113,400+21%
Population24,438−53%
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DARKE COUNTY VS
Miami County
Income$76,817+95%
Home value$229,100+144%
Population112,634+119%
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DARKE COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$73,978+88%
Home value$208,100+122%
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DARKE COUNTY VS
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Income$69,223+76%
Home value$180,900+93%
Population40,664−21%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darke County, Ohio?

Darke County, Ohio has about 53,309 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Darke County, Ohio?

The typical household in Darke County, Ohio earns about $39,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darke County, Ohio expensive?

In Darke County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Darke County, Ohio?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Darke County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darke County, Ohio?

About 8.0% of people in Darke County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Darke County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Darke County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 310 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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