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Darke County

Ohio · 51,881 residents · 598.102 sq mi
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Darke County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,881
−3%since 2000
from 53,309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K53K53K54K1990201020202024Darke County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,799
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,639
+53%since 2000
from $18,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(52,046)
Black0.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(457)
Asian0.2%(132)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,979)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(48,994)
Black0.6%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(859)
Asian0.3%(181)
Other1.4%(719)
Diversity Score9.8%(5,096)
Segregation Score34.2%(17,743)
Diversity Score
10
+165%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darke County, Ohio?

Darke County, Ohio has about 51,881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Darke County, Ohio earns about $54,799 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 $124,700, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Darke County, Ohio?

About 15.4% 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 11.0% 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 1,738 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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