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Ohio

11,536,504 residents · 88 counties · 1265 cities · 3,168 census tracts
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Ohio has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $136,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,536,504
+2%since 2000
from 11,353,140 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10.8M11.0M11.3M11.6M11.9M1990201020202024Ohio
202411.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,358
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,956 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,113
+20%since 2000
from $21,003 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(9,538,111)
Black11.4%(1,290,662)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(217,123)
Asian1.2%(131,670)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(3,661,176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(9,359,263)
Black12%(1,389,115)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(354,674)
Asian1.7%(190,765)
Other1.9%(219,788)
Diversity Score40.4%(4,658,873)
Diversity Score
40
+25%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Columbus938,396
2.Cleveland363,608
3.Cincinnati314,367
4.Toledo263,423
5.Akron189,691
6.Dayton136,688
7.Parma78,581
8.Canton69,001
9.Lorain65,366
10.Hamilton64,644
11.Youngstown58,832
12.Springfield58,281
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohio?

Ohio has about 11,536,504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ohio?

The typical household in Ohio earns about $47,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ohio expensive?

In Ohio, the median home is worth about $136,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Ohio?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ohio?

About 14.2% of people in Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 689,389 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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