119th Congress · OH-5
Ohio's 5th Congressional District
Ohio's 5th Congressional District (OH-5) has a population of 786,317. The median household income is $69,096 and the median age is 40.6.
786,317
Population
142
People / sq mi
$69,096
Median Income
40.6
Median Age
OH-5 covers 5,528 sq mi of land at 142.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$69,096
Median Household Income
$36,997
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$180,600
Median Home Value
$864
Median Rent
73.5%
Homeownership
Education
92.5%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio's 5th Congressional District (OH-5) has a population of 786,317 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Ohio's 5th Congressional District is $69,096, with a per capita income of $36,997.
Ohio's 5th Congressional District is 86.8% White, 3.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Ohio's 5th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Ohio's 5th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $180,600. Ohio's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Ohio with a population of 786,317.
The typical household here earns about $69,096, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $180,600, with typical rent around $864.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.