Darke County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Darke County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Darke County, Ohio has a population of 51,655, the 49th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,654 and the median home value is $169,100. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Darke County Quick Facts

Population 51,655

Median Household Income $64,654

Median Home Value $169,100

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 90.7%

Cities/Places 20

Population 51,655 49th of 88

Median Income $64,654 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 2.7%

Median Household Income

Darke

$64,654

$69,680

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Darke

$169,100

$199,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 33.8%

$100K+ 26.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

25.5%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Darke County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Greenville	12,748	$46,664	14.2%	$147,200
Versailles	2,934	$69,103	6.7%	$193,200
Arcanum	2,850	$52,380	10.0%	$147,300
Union City	1,367	$33,472	39.9%	$59,100
Ansonia	1,036	$63,462	16.4%	$106,500
Wayne Lakes	843	$61,250	4.2%	$124,000
New Madison	804	$64,688	15.6%	$107,800
Gettysburg	538	$63,594	5.2%	$106,300
Osgood	418	$100,208	2.4%	$230,900
Pitsburg	320	$54,886	11.3%	$140,500
Rossburg	272	$68,854	15.8%	$114,600
Hollansburg	260	$57,292	25.0%	$67,500
Burkettsville	255	$81,250	0.8%	$189,300
Gordon	248	$75,500	4.4%	$118,500
North Star	188	$120,833	6.4%	$245,000
Palestine	177	$63,542	4.5%	$62,500
Ithaca	89	$66,875	0.0%	$95,000
New Weston	86	$53,214	11.6%	$77,500
Castine	77	$49,375	20.8%	$102,800
Yorkshire	73	$101,250	2.7%	$183,800

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Population Overview

Darke County is located in Ohio with a total population of 51,655. It is the 49th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Darke County is 42.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Darke County is $64,654. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $169,100. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Darke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Darke County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Darke County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Darke County, Ohio?

Darke County has a population of 51,655, making it the 49th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Darke County?

The median household income in Darke County is $64,654 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Darke County, Ohio?

Darke County contains 20 Census-designated places.