Hardin County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 31945 people in the county, organized into 11963 households, and 8129 families residing in the county. The population density was 67.9 people per square mile (26.22/kmē), it is the 14th least populated county in terms of population density. There were 12907 housing units at an average density of 27.4 per square mile (10.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. In the county the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 107.8 females. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 31948, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 31087 White, 321 Black or African American, 86 American Indian, 169 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, and 284 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $34440, it is the 21st lowest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Ohio. The median income for a family in the county was $42395, making it the 27th poorest county by median family income among the Ohio. The per capita income for the county was $16200, it is 17th poorest county by per capita income in Ohio.
In 2000, 9275 pupils and students, of which 50.63% are male and 49.37% are female, 29.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.55% nursery or pri school, 5.34% kindergarten, 37.12% elementary school, 16.39% high school and 36.6% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada Village | Hardin County | 1.87 | 1.87 | 0 | 5582 | 2982.7 | 12561 | 24665 |
| 2 | Alger Village | Hardin County | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0 | 888 | 3138 | 14742 | 26447 |
| 3 | Dunkirk Village | Hardin County | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.06 | 952 | 1428.6 | 16899 | 39423 |
| 4 | Forest Village | Hardin County | 1.19 | 1.19 | 0 | 1488 | 1253.4 | 15342 | 34375 |
| 5 | Kenton City | Hardin County | 4.57 | 4.48 | 0.09 | 8336 | 1860.6 | 16324 | 29065 |
| 6 | Mcguffey Village | Hardin County | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0 | 522 | 1426.6 | 10626 | 22024 |
| 7 | Mount Victory Village | Hardin County | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0 | 600 | 791.3 | 17745 | 40694 |
| 8 | Patterson Village | Hardin County | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0 | 138 | 1288.5 | 23990 | 40000 |
| 9 | Ridgeway Village | Hardin County, Logan County | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0 | 354 | 589.5 | 18537 | 43542 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 31945 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 31945 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 31932 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 31693 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 31697 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 31548 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 31901 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 31710 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 31683 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 31864 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 31948 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 178 | 244 | 422 |
| Kindergarten | 263 | 232 | 495 |
| Elementary school | 1810 | 1633 | 3443 |
| High school | 794 | 726 | 1520 |
| College or graduate school | 1651 | 1744 | 3395 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County, Ohio | $34440 | $42395 | $16200 |
| Ohio, United States | $40956 | $50037 | $21003 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |