Darke County, Ohio Population 2022
Darke County, Ohio's estimated population is 50,555 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Darke County, Ohio is the 50th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 Population was 52,963 and has seen a growth of -4.55% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 3,622 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 6,204 | 2,582 | 71.29% |
| 1840 | 13,282 | 7,078 | 114.09% |
| 1850 | 20,276 | 6,994 | 52.66% |
| 1860 | 26,009 | 5,733 | 28.27% |
| 1870 | 32,278 | 6,269 | 24.10% |
| 1880 | 40,496 | 8,218 | 25.46% |
| 1890 | 42,961 | 2,465 | 6.09% |
| 1900 | 42,532 | -429 | -1.00% |
| 1910 | 42,933 | 401 | 0.94% |
| 1920 | 42,911 | -22 | -0.05% |
| 1930 | 38,009 | -4,902 | -11.42% |
| 1940 | 38,831 | 822 | 2.16% |
| 1950 | 41,799 | 2,968 | 7.64% |
| 1960 | 45,612 | 3,813 | 9.12% |
| 1970 | 49,141 | 3,529 | 7.74% |
| 1980 | 55,096 | 5,955 | 12.12% |
| 1990 | 53,619 | -1,477 | -2.68% |
| 2010 | 52,963 | -656 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 52,653 | -310 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 52,515 | -138 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 52,306 | -209 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 52,184 | -122 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 51,981 | -203 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 51,624 | -357 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 51,549 | -75 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 51,299 | -250 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 51,113 | -186 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 50,927 | -186 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 50,741 | -186 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 50,555 | -186 | -0.37% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,965 | 97.23% |
| Black or African American | 373 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 125 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 103 | 0.20% |
| Two or More Races | 638 | 1.24% |
Darke County, Ohio Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,171 | 2.4 | 70.8 |
| Married | 11,344 | 2.98 | 86 |
| Male | 935 | 2.99 | 50.6 |
| Female | 1,940 | 3.09 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 6,952 | 1.18 | 57.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 666 | 1.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,724 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 16,453 | 46.74% |
| Some College | 7,044 | 20.01% |
| Associates Degree | 2,889 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,483 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,941 | 5.51% |
Darke County, Ohio Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 124 | 122 | 63 |
| White | 34,128 | 31,048 | 5,300 |
| Black | 223 | 197 | 18 |
| Asian | 116 | 61 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 365 | 265 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 249 | 122 | 13 |
| Other Race | 40 | 13 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50.81%.
$36,660
Average Earnings
$44,262
Average Male
$28,591
Average Female
Darke County, Ohio Language by Age
Darke County, Ohio Language
98.31% of Darke County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
Darke County, Ohio Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 183 | 75 | 40.98% |
| Hispanic | 810 | 186 | 22.96% |
| Multiple | 632 | 144 | 22.78% |
| White | 48,529 | 5,124 | 10.56% |
| Black | 338 | 28 | 8.28% |
| Native | 125 | 9 | 7.20% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.53%
Male Poverty Rate
12.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Darke County, Ohio
The race most likely to be in poverty in Darke County, Ohio is Asian, with 40.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Darke County, Ohio is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.61%.
Darke County, Ohio Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Darke County, Ohio Married by Age and Sex
Darke County, Ohio Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Darke County, Ohio Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,928 | 7.66% |
| Black | 46 | 18.04% |
| Native American | 51 | 41.13% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.41% |
Darke County, Ohio Veterans by Education
13.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.98%
Born in Darke County, Ohio
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.09% of Darke County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 80.98% having been born in Ohio. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990