Hardin County's estimated 2026 population is 30,394 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hardin County is the 72nd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 32,126 and has seen a growth of -5.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hardin County includes 93.4% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.4%)
Two or more races (3.73%)
Black or African American (1.13%)
Asian (0.89%)
Other race (0.64%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,513 | 93.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,139 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 273 | 0.89% |
| Other race | 195 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hardin County's average per capita income is $43,028. Household income levels show a median of $58,001. The poverty rate stands at 18.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,980 | $97,605 |
| Families | $78,773 | $88,299 |
| Households | $58,001 | $74,502 |
| Non Families | $36,918 | $47,273 |
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