Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH

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2024 Population

105,341

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.6

0.771% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

12%

3.85% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,758

6.98% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$189,200

4.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

50,035

2.69% 1-year decline

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5.14% of the households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are The University of Findlay (850 degrees awarded in 2023), Ohio Northern University (712 degrees), and Winebrenner Theological Seminary (19 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was $189,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH borders Fulton, Putnam & Henry Counties PUMA, OH, Seneca, Wyandot & Crawford Counties PUMA, OH, Wood County PUMA, OH, Allen County PUMA, OH, Auglaize, Logan & Champaign Counties PUMA, OH, Union, Pickaway & Madison Counties PUMA, OH, and Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.66% of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

In 2024, there were 39.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.3k people) in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,117 households), German (962 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (345 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,296

Women

50.1%

51,990

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,286 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.3k ± 251
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.39k ± 353
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 246

5.05%

Hispanic Population

5.32k people

5.05% of the people in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (5.32k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
512 ± 554 people
India
397 ± 488 people
China
334 ± 448 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was Mexico, the natal country of 512 Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 397 and China with 334.

Foreign-Born Population

2.66%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.8k people

2.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2024, 2.66% of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH residents (2.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,117 households (2.14%)
German
962 households (0.971%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
345 households (0.348%)

5.14% of the households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 2.14% of the households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,043 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
945 ± 204
Gulf War (2001-)
813 ± 212

Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH.

Economy

The economy of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH employs 50k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH were Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,574 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,253 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($162,165), Offices of optometrists ($140,947), and Petroleum refining ($140,866).

Males in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,353. The income inequality in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,297

Women

46.6%

26,738

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH in 2023 was 50,035 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

50k

2023 Value

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± −2.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 51.4k employees to 50k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,598 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,558 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

50k

2023 Value

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± −2.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 51.4k employees to 50k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (3,574 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,253 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,006

Median earning men ± $1,336

$37,323

Median earning women ± $1,488

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($72,292), Wholesale Trade ($68,274), and Public Administration ($64,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,250), Public Administration ($47,793), and Manufacturing ($46,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH awarded 1,581 degrees. The student population of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,518 male students and 4,706 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are White (1,157 and 78.8%), Unknown (157 and 10.7%), Black or African American (50 and 3.4%), and Two or More Races (47 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are The University of Findlay (850 and 53.8%), Ohio Northern University (712 and 45%), and Winebrenner Theological Seminary (19 and 1.2%).

The most popular majors in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH are General Business Administration & Management (165 and 10.4%), Pharmacy (158 and 9.99%), and Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (87 and 5.5%).

The median tuition cost in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH for private four year colleges is $37,338.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,224 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 8,224 students enrolled in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,790 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
87 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
66 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Findlay
850 degrees awarded
Ohio Northern University
712 degrees awarded
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Findlay with 850 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 647 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.693 times less than the 934 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,157 degrees mean that there were 7.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 157 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,338) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,285) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.223% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.497% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.3k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (13k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was $189,200 in 2024, which is 0.569 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $181,400 to $189,200, a 4.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$189,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,757

$31,136

Median Property Taxes

±$1,233

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.8%

Homeownership

2024

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,758

Median Household Income

± $3,055

43.3k

Number of Households

± 1,591

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.3k households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH grew to $69,758 from the previous year's value of $65,209.

The following chart displays the households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2023 Wage GINI in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH

0.428

2022 Wage GINI in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH

In 2023, the income inequality in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.787% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)
Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH (12.2k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.792% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.25%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.792%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH grew by 7.32% from 6.75% to 7.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hancock & Hardin Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.