Darke County's estimated 2026 population is 51,595 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Darke County is the 49th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 52,964 and has seen a growth of -2.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 39,394 adults, (10,564 of whom are seniors) in Darke County.
Female: 25,855 (50.1%)
Male: 25,739 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Darke County includes 95.15% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,090 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,568 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 343 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 297 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
Darke County's average per capita income is $46,108. Household income levels show a median of $64,486. The poverty rate stands at 11.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,546 | $114,748 |
| Families | $83,295 | $103,406 |
| Households | $64,486 | $83,884 |
| Non Families | $35,843 | $44,593 |
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