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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Cincinnati Metro

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 15 counties · 2,249,797 residents · 4,385.182 sq mi
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Cincinnati has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,993.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,249,797
+12%since 2000
from 2,009,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.8M1.9M2.1M2.2M2.3M1990201020202024Cincinnati
20242.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,538
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,062 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,909
+57%since 2000
from $22,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,993
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,686 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,706,107)
Black12%(270,784)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(94,999)
Asian3%(67,249)
Other3.3%(73,205)
Diversity Score48.3%(1,086,774)
Segregation Score49.6%(1,114,954)
Diversity Score
48
+57%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,249,797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN earns about $67,538 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 $176,993, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

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

About 34.6% 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 11.7% 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 404,880 residents, a change of about 22 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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