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STATE · ADMITTED 1803 · 2020 ACS

Ohio

11,799,448 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 $58,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,799,448
+4%since 2000
from 11,353,140 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10.8M11.0M11.3M11.6M11.9M1990201020202024Ohio
202411.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,116
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,465
+55%since 2000
from $21,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ohio on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(8,954,135)
Black12.3%(1,457,180)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(521,308)
Asian2.5%(296,604)
Other3.3%(389,047)
Diversity Score48.3%(5,700,812)
Diversity Score
48
+50%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% 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
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 11,799,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ohio?

The typical household in Ohio earns about $58,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ohio expensive?

In Ohio, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Ohio?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ohio?

About 13.6% 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 952,333 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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