Rarden, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 172, Rarden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rarden is a small community located in Ohio, within Scioto County. The total population is 172. It ranks as the 1144th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rarden is 34.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Rarden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rarden is $32,344. This is 55% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rarden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $67,800. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Rarden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rarden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%.

Education

2.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rarden, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.