Voter file loaded June 5, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Hardin County, Ohio has 14,884 active registered voters across 21 precincts, as of June 2026.
Party registration
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLEASANT | 938 | 663 | 70.68% |
| 2 | LIBERTY | 1,081 | 757 | 70.03% |
| 3 | MCDONALD | 547 | 379 | 69.29% |
| 4 | DUDLEY | 480 | 320 | 66.67% |
| 5 | WASHINGTON | 458 | 297 | 64.85% |
| 6 | BUCK | 450 | 287 | 63.78% |
| 7 | DUNKIRK / BLANCHARD | 814 | 488 | 59.95% |
| 8 | MOUNT VICTORY / RIDGEWAY / HALE | 811 | 486 | 59.93% |
| 9 | ADA SOUTH | 887 | 524 | 59.08% |
| 10 | ALGER / MCGUFFEY / MARION | 1,187 | 690 | 58.13% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Hardin County voted for president
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Hardin County at a glance.
Hardin County had an estimated 30,402 residents in July 2024, the 72nd most populous of Ohio's 88 counties, down 0.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 23,355 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 16.7% are 65 or older. Its 14,884 active registered voters equal about 63.7% of that voting-age population.
It covers 470 square miles of land (65 people per square mile). The largest cities and towns are Kenton (7,857), Ada (5,293), Forest (1,332), Alger (828) and Dunkirk (756). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 35.2, a median household income of $62,484, 19.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 74.7% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 12,893 votes were cast for president, about 55.2% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 22.2% and the Republican ticket 76.9%. The two-party margin moved from R+20.9 in 2008 to R+54.7 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 30,402
- Population (2020 census base)
- 30,683
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 23,355
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 63.7
- Residents 65 and older
- 16.7%
- People per square mile
- 65
- Land area
- 470 sq mi
- Median age
- 35.2
- Median household income
- $62,484
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 19.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74.7%
Largest cities and towns
- Kenton 7,857
- Ada 5,293
- Forest 1,332
- Alger 828
- Dunkirk 756
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2% | 76.9% | R+54.7 | 12,893 |
| 2020 | 23.1% | 75.1% | R+52.0 | 13,247 |
| 2016 | 23.9% | 71.1% | R+47.2 | 12,014 |
| 2012 | 36.9% | 60.4% | R+23.5 | 12,147 |
| 2008 | 38.2% | 59.1% | R+20.9 | 13,114 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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