Darke County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,594 | — | #992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,486 | -14.2% | #1,670 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,200 | -38.6% | #1,737 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $779 | -33.0% | #2,279 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.5% | #1,009 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Darke County has a population of 51,594, making it the #992 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Darke County is $64,486, ranking #1,670 out of 3,222 counties — 14.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Darke County is $173,200 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $779/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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92.8% of residents in Darke County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Darke County, Ohio
Darke County, Ohio has a total population of 51,594, making it the 992nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Darke County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Darke County is $64,486, which ranks #1,670 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Darke County is $173,200, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Darke County pay a median gross rent of $779 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Darke County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Darke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Darke County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.