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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hardin County

Ohio · 31,945 residents · 470.285 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,440. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,945
+3%since 1990
from 31,111 in 1990
1990 – 2025
68 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 66 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+5%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K32K1990201020202024Hardin County
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,440
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,589 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,200
+48%since 1990
from $10,957 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.1
+25%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(30,676)
Black0.6%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(142)
Asian0.4%(109)
Diversity Score4.6%(1,419)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(31,009)
Black0.7%(220)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(248)
Asian0.4%(138)
Diversity Score4.7%(1,511)
5
+4%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Ohio?

Hardin County, Ohio has about 31,945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Ohio earns about $34,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hardin County, Ohio expensive?

In Hardin County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Ohio?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hardin County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hardin County, Ohio?

About 13.2% of people in Hardin County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hardin County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Hardin County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 834 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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