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Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Ohio has a total population of 11,780,046, with a median household income of $69,680, which is 11% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Ohio Quick Facts

Population 11,780,046
Median Household Income $69,680
Median Home Value $199,200
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Median Age 39.6 years
Homeownership Rate 67.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.9%
High School Graduation 91.6%
Counties 88
Cities/Places 1,264
Population 11,780,046
Median Income $69,680 11% lower national
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment 4.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%
63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

39out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Ohio

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Columbus city906,480$65,32717.8%
2Cleveland city367,523$39,18730.8%
3Cincinnati city309,595$51,70724.5%
4Toledo city268,461$47,53224.5%
5Akron city189,526$48,54422.9%
6Dayton city136,741$43,45427.1%
7Parma city80,131$67,4259.8%
8Canton city70,105$39,75428.4%
9Lorain city65,207$45,79927.4%
10Hamilton city63,124$54,29318.8%

Richest Cities in Ohio

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1New Albany city$232,524$728,20078.9%
2The Village of Indian Hill city$228,194$1,156,80074.4%
3Coldstream CDP$224,722$753,70085.0%
4Pepper Pike city$215,373$558,30080.9%
5Moreland Hills village$206,818$588,00074.4%
6Terrace Park village$206,705$581,00085.8%
7Wetherington CDP$196,167$607,30069.1%
8Powell city$191,250$493,50076.2%
9Hudson city$180,931$444,80075.4%
10Dry Run CDP$180,850$451,10070.8%

Most Affordable Cities in Ohio

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Leavittsburg CDP1.2x$71,400$60,598
2Green Springs village1.2x$89,300$75,294
3Drexel CDP1.3x$58,700$43,691
4Highland Holiday CDP1.4x$66,400$48,988
5Brilliant CDP1.4x$70,400$49,100
6Elmwood Place village1.5x$58,300$39,980
7Bidwell CDP1.5x$108,800$74,583
8Bloomingburg village1.5x$97,100$64,776
9Lowellville village1.5x$84,600$56,429
10Churchill CDP1.5x$98,500$65,533

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All Counties in Ohio (88)

88 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Franklin County1,321,635$73,79514.5%$265,700
Cuyahoga County1,249,418$62,82316.2%$183,200
Hamilton County827,878$70,81614.9%$225,700
Summit County538,087$71,01612.7%$195,700
Montgomery County535,528$64,40314.9%$167,400
Lucas County428,748$60,09517.8%$155,200
Butler County389,910$81,19411.7%$243,000
Stark County373,764$65,74012.7%$177,700
Lorain County314,588$70,69312.8%$207,200
Warren County246,364$107,8435.4%$319,700
Lake County232,101$77,9528.2%$199,900
Mahoning County227,063$55,57618.3%$141,100
Delaware County221,160$130,0885.1%$419,500
Clermont County209,862$83,1788.8%$245,600
Trumbull County201,367$55,08816.8%$128,100
Medina County183,049$92,6606.1%$268,000
Licking County180,311$81,03310.1%$250,700
Greene County168,531$85,2189.8%$238,000
Portage County161,421$72,82211.4%$210,500
Fairfield County161,289$87,0698.2%$272,200
Clark County135,445$60,84615.6%$155,900
Wood County131,795$73,12412.0%$214,400
Richland County125,138$57,64913.9%$154,000
Wayne County116,618$71,7698.7%$204,600
Miami County109,549$74,1758.6%$209,200
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All Cities & Places in Ohio (1,264)

1264 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Columbus city906,480$65,32717.8%$234,500
Cleveland city367,523$39,18730.8%$94,100
Cincinnati city309,595$51,70724.5%$215,300
Toledo city268,461$47,53224.5%$107,000
Akron city189,526$48,54422.9%$111,200
Dayton city136,741$43,45427.1%$93,200
Parma city80,131$67,4259.8%$157,600
Canton city70,105$39,75428.4%$94,400
Lorain city65,207$45,79927.4%$123,500
Hamilton city63,124$54,29318.8%$152,300
Youngstown city59,605$34,74636.2%$58,400
Springfield city58,410$45,88322.7%$107,600
Kettering city57,442$71,6198.5%$192,500
Elyria city52,833$53,20417.5%$142,800
Cuyahoga Falls city50,864$70,6459.8%$174,700
Middletown city50,607$54,98519.0%$148,300
Newark city50,393$58,92017.5%$174,100
Lakewood city50,229$65,92510.8%$241,500
Dublin city49,031$155,2822.5%$514,900
Euclid city48,991$48,69617.4%$114,700
Mansfield city47,686$42,60524.9%$110,600
Mentor city47,215$89,2025.4%$229,500
Beavercreek city46,787$110,0646.6%$261,200
Strongsville city46,022$102,5745.1%$279,600
Cleveland Heights city44,694$72,30214.7%$176,700
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Population Overview

Ohio has a total population of 11,780,046, making it one of the most populous state in the nation. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ohio is 39.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ohio is $69,680. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $199,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $303,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ohio is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ohio is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ohio?

Ohio has a total population of 11,780,046 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Ohio?

The median household income in Ohio is $69,680, which is 11% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Ohio?

Ohio has 1,264 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 88 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Ohio?

The poverty rate in Ohio is 13.2%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Ohio?

The largest city in Ohio is Columbus city with a population of 906,480.