Hardin County, OH Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,593 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 58.6 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.92% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.6 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,384 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hardin County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,336 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.03% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $15,498 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $732 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.2 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hardin County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Hardin County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hardin County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |