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Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ohio had a total population of 11,810,293, with a median household income of $71,389, which is 12% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ohio Quick Facts

Population 11,810,293
Median Household Income $71,389
Median Home Value $214,800
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 39.7 years
Homeownership Rate 67.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.5%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Counties 88
Cities/Places 1,264
Population 11,810,293
Median Income $71,389 12% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Unemployment 4.8%

How Ohio Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population11,780,04611,810,293+0.3%
Median household income$69,680$71,389+2.5%
Median home value$199,200$214,800+7.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%
$25K-$50K 19.1%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 34.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.3%
$10K-$15K
4.0%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.7%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
7.0%
$150K-$200K
8.3%
$200K+
9.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,034/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Ohio

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Columbus914,802$66,08218.1%
2Cleveland366,097$40,80130.6%
3Cincinnati311,224$52,90925.5%
4Toledo267,463$49,72424.3%
5Akron189,247$48,07623.3%
6Dayton136,579$45,24726.9%
7Parma79,870$69,29510.1%
8Canton69,755$43,18827.4%
9Lorain65,395$48,68525.2%
10Hamilton63,468$55,16619.6%

Richest Cities in Ohio

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1New Albany$238,250$772,10079.4%
2The Village of Indian Hill$234,821$1,192,80075.7%
3Coldstream$231,538$849,60087.4%
4Gates Mills$231,250$743,40076.8%
5Pepper Pike$227,813$579,60081.1%
6Dry Run$200,530$472,20074.4%
7Terrace Park$197,750$606,60085.6%
8Powell$195,495$561,50078.1%
9Moreland Hills$185,592$621,90071.9%
10Montrose-Ghent$180,250$545,50079.0%

Most Affordable Cities in Ohio

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Miamitown0.4x$27,500$65,395
2Green Springs1.2x$83,100$69,531
3Fort McKinley1.3x$59,900$45,687
4Bloomingburg1.4x$109,600$76,429
5Flushing1.4x$96,600$66,850
6Leavittsburg1.5x$80,900$54,167
7Coal Grove1.5x$94,500$61,250
8Elmwood Place1.6x$69,900$44,692
9Plymouth1.6x$116,300$73,750
10Park Layne1.6x$131,400$82,604

Explore Ohio Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Ohio (88)

88 results
Franklin County1,333,048$75,17614.7%$288,400
Cuyahoga County1,245,873$64,46816.1%$195,400
Hamilton County830,774$72,47015.0%$241,900
Summit County537,864$71,62212.8%$208,700
Montgomery County536,096$66,13915.0%$180,900
Lucas County428,018$62,22417.7%$163,900
Butler County392,876$81,59011.8%$258,500
Stark County373,713$67,93412.5%$186,400
Lorain County317,129$73,34712.1%$223,200
Warren County250,008$110,1325.9%$349,400
Lake County232,216$80,9258.3%$214,100
Delaware County226,834$133,5404.7%$445,500
Mahoning County226,491$56,94218.9%$154,700
Clermont County211,181$85,5109.1%$266,200
Trumbull County200,929$56,43516.6%$141,800
Medina County183,660$94,9686.3%$287,000
Licking County181,837$84,42610.2%$275,200
Greene County169,688$87,3099.8%$252,200
Fairfield County163,453$90,9668.0%$298,800
Portage County161,956$75,76611.7%$227,000
Clark County135,158$63,13215.2%$169,900
Wood County132,064$74,21612.2%$227,600
Richland County125,099$59,50913.8%$164,800
Wayne County116,588$73,5749.4%$222,100
Miami County110,296$76,8179.4%$229,100
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All Cities & Places in Ohio (1,264)

1264 results
Columbus914,802$66,08218.1%$252,900
Cleveland366,097$40,80130.6%$102,000
Cincinnati311,224$52,90925.5%$230,900
Toledo267,463$49,72424.3%$114,500
Akron189,247$48,07623.3%$122,000
Dayton136,579$45,24726.9%$100,600
Parma79,870$69,29510.1%$170,100
Canton69,755$43,18827.4%$97,800
Lorain65,395$48,68525.2%$139,200
Hamilton63,468$55,16619.6%$165,200
Youngstown59,331$34,40837.3%$63,300
Springfield58,190$47,14323.1%$116,800
Kettering57,206$74,6818.3%$208,500
Elyria53,035$54,94516.7%$156,100
Middletown51,617$57,10217.1%$164,400
Cuyahoga Falls50,909$72,70510.5%$183,300
Newark50,783$61,67017.1%$192,300
Lakewood50,007$68,95410.3%$262,200
Dublin49,294$160,2963.2%$563,500
Euclid48,823$50,28516.6%$126,500
Mansfield47,663$44,54023.5%$119,600
Mentor47,171$88,9495.2%$247,700
Beavercreek47,126$110,0886.9%$279,600
Strongsville45,983$103,2535.3%$298,300
Fairfield44,828$77,9378.4%$234,500
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Population Overview

Ohio has a total population of 11,810,293, making it one of the most populous states in the nation. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ohio is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ohio is $71,389. This is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 7% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 9% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $214,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ohio is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ohio come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ohio?

Ohio has a total population of 11,810,293 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Ohio?

The median household income in Ohio is $71,389, which is 12% lower than the national median of $80,734.

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 13.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Ohio?

The largest city in Ohio is Columbus with a population of 914,802.