Hardin County, Ohio
Hardin County, Ohio | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 40°40′N 83°40′W / 40.66°N 83.66°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1833 |
| Named after | John Hardin |
| Seat | Kenton |
| Largest city | Kenton |
| Area | |
• Total | 471 sq mi (1,220 km2) |
| • Land | 470 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 30,696 |
• Estimate (2024) | 30,402 |
| • Density | 64.7/sq mi (25.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | hardincountyohio |
Hardin County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,696. Its county seat and largest city is Kenton. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1833. It is named for John Hardin, an officer in the American Revolution.