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Hardin County

Ohio · 32,058 residents · 470.285 sq mi
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Hardin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,343. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
32,058
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+4%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,343
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,440 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,100
+18%since 2000
from $16,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(31,009)
Black0.7%(220)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(248)
Asian0.4%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(1,511)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(30,774)
Black0.8%(255)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(407)
Asian0.6%(180)
Other1.5%(481)
Diversity Score10%(3,217)
Diversity Score
10
+112%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hardin County, Ohio?

Hardin County, Ohio has about 32,058 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hardin County, Ohio earns about $41,343 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 $102,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Hardin County, Ohio?

About 15.1% 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 16.2% 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 947 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 7Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 2Census Tract 5Census Tract 6Census Tract 3Census Tract 1Census Tract 4.01
10 ZIP codes
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