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Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 15 counties · 2,312,858 residents (2025 est.) · 4,385.182 sq mi
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The short version

Cincinnati has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,229. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,270,706
+13%since 2000
from 2,009,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,312,858 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1.8M1.9M2.1M2.2M2.3M1990201020202024Cincinnati
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,044
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,062 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,675
+95%since 2000
from $22,873 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+4%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,229
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,686 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,706,337)
Black11.4%(229,905)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22,631)
Asian1.2%(24,497)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(618,280)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,721,988)
Black11.4%(258,889)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(103,969)
Asian2.9%(66,794)
Other5.2%(119,066)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,152,941)
Segregation Score44.8%(1,017,850)
Diversity Score
51
+65%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
−10%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

CincinnatiCENTRAL314,367
What's inside

15 component counties

Hamilton CountyCENTRAL838,418Butler CountyCENTRAL400,128Warren CountyCENTRAL257,181Clermont CountyCENTRAL216,977Kenton CountyCENTRAL175,779Boone CountyCENTRAL145,316Campbell CountyCENTRAL95,441Dearborn County51,609Brown County44,397Grant County26,181Franklin County23,286Pendleton County14,800Gallatin County8,840Bracken County8,511Ohio County5,994
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has about 2,270,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?

The typical household in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN earns about $82,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN expensive?

In Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, the median home is worth about $259,229, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN?

About 11.8% of people in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425,789 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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