Township · Ohio
Pleasant Township, Hardin County, Ohio
Pleasant Township, Hardin County, township, in Hardin County, Ohio. Pleasant Township, Hardin County had 7,933 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,037 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,023 (±21). GEOID 3906563282.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,933
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,037 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,023 ±21
Median household income
$59,598
±$6,220 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$143,000
±$35,445 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$703
±$210 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Pleasant Township, Hardin County and what county is it in?
Pleasant Township, Hardin County is a township in Hardin County, Ohio. It covers 38.8 square miles of land, 207 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Pleasant Township (Hardin County): Kenton (city, 7,947 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pleasant Township, Hardin County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,933 people lived in Pleasant Township, Hardin County on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 8,037 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,023 (±21).
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Hardin County | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,023±21 | 30,475 | −191 |
| Households | 3,294±233 | 11,724 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.17 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,522±253 | 12,917 | −381 |
Pleasant Township, Hardin County's population since 2000
From 8,608 in 2000 to 7,933 in 2025: down 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasant Township, Hardin County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pleasant Township, Hardin County?
The median resident of Pleasant Township, Hardin County is 40.6 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Hardin County | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±2.7 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3%±4.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±2.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 52.1%±2.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.6%±2.3 pts | 92.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±4.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±3.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±6.3 pts | 11.1% | +7.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±2.6 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±3.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5%±5.2 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pleasant Township, Hardin County earn?
Half of Pleasant Township, Hardin County's 3,294 households earn less than $59,598 a year (±$6,220), against $62,484 in Hardin County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,330 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,268 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Hardin County | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,598±$6,220 | $62,484 | +$8,268 |
| Mean household income | $83,089±$15,424 | $82,547 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,835±$6,648 | $32,470 | +$7,314 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±7.0 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.7%±16.8 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±5.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.5%±4.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.1%±5.7 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pleasant Township, Hardin County?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Pleasant Township, Hardin County's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 by its owner (±$35,445). The median renter pays $703 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Hardin County | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $143,000±$35,445 | $151,200 | +$38,022 |
| Median gross rent | $703±$210 | $793 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±15.3 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,146±$90 | $1,254 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±6.8 pts | 74.7% | +15.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.3%±6.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,522±253 | 12,917 | −381 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6%±5.6 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.7%±4.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.6%±6.3 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1%±5.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pleasant Township, Hardin County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Pleasant Township, Hardin County in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pleasant Township, Hardin County work and get to work?
83.7% of Pleasant Township, Hardin County's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Hardin County | Hardin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±5.0 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±3.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±5.6 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±4.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±3.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min±4.3 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pleasant Township, Hardin County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Pleasant Township, Hardin County, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,804 (Tract 6) to $60,212 (Tract 2).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Hardin County | 4,359 | $60,212 |
| Tract 6Hardin County | 3,707 | $46,804 |
| Tract 1Hardin County | 3,300 | $68,945 |
| Tract 3Hardin County | 3,470 | $65,293 |
| Tract 7Hardin County | 5,391 | $84,674 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pleasant Township, Hardin County) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasant Township, Hardin County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasant Township, Hardin County is the 1,563rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 166th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Pleasant Township, Hardin County ranks 1,296th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,276th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 900th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,296th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 976th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,399th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,343rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 244th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 985th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,021st | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 964th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 957th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,147th | 1,731 |
Pleasant Township, Hardin County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pleasant Township, Hardin County?
15 of the 57 figures for Pleasant Township, Hardin County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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