Hardin County has lost 584 people since the 2010 U.S. Census, according to figures recently released by the bureau. In 2010 the county population was 32,058. Today that number stands at 31,474. Most of the loss occurred between 2010-2011 and 2015-2016. In other years the county gained about 50 people each year.

In comparison to nearby counties, Allen lost 2,584 while Hancock gained 1,083 since 2010. Allen's population now is 103,742. Hancock has 75,872 residents.

Ohio gained slightly, going from 11.5 million to 11.6 million people.

Percentage-wise, it's Allen, -2.4; Hardin -1.8; Hancock, +1.4; Ohio, +0.7.