Census ACS · #30 MSA
Cincinnati Metro Area
The Cincinnati, Oh-Ky-In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,255,257 residents across 3 states. The median household income is $79,490 and the median home value is $240,200.
2,255,257
Population
514
People / sq mi
$79,490
Median Income
$240,200
Median Home Value
The Cincinnati CBSA covers 4,385 sq mi of land at 514.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$79,490
Median Household Income
$43,371
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Cincinnati metro's price level is 95.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $79,490 has the buying power of $83,349 in average-priced US metros.
95.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$83,349
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$79,490
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$240,200
Median Home Value
$1,047
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
36.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
12.9%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
26.7%
Foreign Born
Cincinnati spans these states
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Part of Ohio
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cincinnati, Oh-Ky-In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,255,257 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #30 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cincinnati metro area is $79,490, with a per capita income of $43,371.
The Cincinnati, Oh-Ky-In CBSA spans 3 states: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky.
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Data for the Cincinnati, Oh-Ky-In CBSA (17140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Cincinnati is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 514 people per square mile. Cincinnati is a metro area in OH, KY, IN with a population of 2,255,257.
The typical household earns $79,490 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $240,200, with typical rent around $1,047.
College attainment is above the local norm at 36.9%, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Cincinnati: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.