Darke County Summary

Life in Darke County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Darke County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Darke County:

  • The population in Darke County is 51,655.

  • The median home value in Darke County is $208,222.

  • The median income in Darke County is $64,654.

  • The median rent in Darke County is $747.

  • The unemployment rate in Darke County is 2.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Darke County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Darke County is 68.6° and there are 97.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Darke County

List Of Cities & Towns in Darke County

Greenville, OH Population 12,748

Versailles, OH Population 2,934

Arcanum, OH Population 2,850

Bradford, OH Population 1,615

Union City, OH Population 1,367

Ansonia, OH Population 1,036

Wayne Lakes, OH Population 843

New Madison, OH Population 804

Gettysburg, OH Population 538

Osgood, OH Population 418

Pitsburg, OH Population 320

Rossburg, OH Population 272

Hollansburg, OH Population 260

Burkettsville, OH Population 255

Gordon, OH Population 248

North Star, OH Population 188

Palestine, OH Population 177

Ithaca, OH Population 89

New Weston, OH Population 86

Castine, OH Population 77

Yorkshire, OH Population 73

Map Of Darke County

Darke County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Darke County is 68.6°.

  • There are 80.93 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.7 inches of rain each year with 9.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:32 hours of sun each day in Darke County.

StatDarke County
Mean High68.6
Nice Days80.93
Rainfall97.7
Snowfall9.3
Sunny Hours4:32
68.6°
Average High
97.7
Inches of Rain

Darke County Photos

Arcanum Municipal Center
Source: Public Domain
Main And Broadway In Greenville
Source: Public Domain
Streetside In Versaillesc Ohio
Source: Public Domain
Paintingchix
Source: Wikipedia | CC-BY-3.0
Lambert Parent House
Source: Wikipedia

Darke County Demographics

Population over time in Darke County

The current population in Darke County is 51,655. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 51,839 0.9%
2022 51,387 -0.2%
2021 51,513 -

Gender in Darke County

  • Darke County is 50.0% female with 25,831 female residents.

  • Darke County is 50.0% male with 25,824 male residents.

Female
50.0% (25,831)
Male
50.0% (25,824)
Gender Darke County OH USA
Female 50.0% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Darke County

Darke County is:

  • 95.1% White with 49,111 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 283 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 228 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 49 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 1,038 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 924 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (49,111)
African American
0.5% (283)
American Indian
0.0% (22)
Asian
0.4% (228)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (49)
Two Or More
2.0% (1,038)
Hispanic
1.8% (924)

Table: Darke County By Race

Race Darke County OH USA
White 95.1% 76.5% 58.2%
African American 0.5% 12.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Darke County, Ohio

  • 4.6% of households in Darke County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Darke County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Darke County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Darke County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Darke County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Darke County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Darke County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Darke County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Darke County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Darke County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (2,360)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (2,036)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.7% (4,516)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (4,298)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (7,218)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (9,332)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.8% (8,143)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (8,056)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (2,959)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (2,733)
Income Darke County OH USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.1% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.7% 7.4% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.8% 13.2% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 16.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 8.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 8.5% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Darke County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Darke County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Darke County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Darke County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Darke County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Darke County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Darke County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Darke County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Darke County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Darke County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,549)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,615)
High School / GED
45% (23,244)
Some College
20% (10,331)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,648)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (5,682)
Master's Degree
4% (2,066)
Professional Degree
1% (516)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Darke County OH USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 45% 32% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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