Rank #7 by Population · Updated April 2026
Ohio Population 2026
The population of Ohio is 11,780,046 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $69,680, the median home value is $199,200, and the median age is 39.6.
Ohio's population has grown 149.3% since 1910 (4,767,121 → 11,883,304).
11,780,046
Population
288
People / sq mi
$69,680
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
Ohio covers 40,859 sq mi of land at a density of 288.3 people per square mile.
About Ohio
Ohio is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 19.3% of the population. Ohio is a US state with a population of 11,780,046. That makes it one of the ten largest US states in the country, at #7 by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $69,680, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $199,200, with typical rent around $988.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 30.9%, below the national 35.0%. About 11.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Ohio, #7 by population
Ohio Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Ohio had a population of 4,767,121 in 1910 and 11,883,304 in 2024, a 2.5× growth over 114 years. The peak was 11,883,304 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.
11,883,304
Population (2024)
4,767,121
Population (1910)
11,883,304
Peak (2024)
0.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,767,121 |
| 1920 | 5,759,394 |
| 1930 | 6,646,697 |
| 1940 | 6,907,612 |
| 1950 | 7,946,627 |
| 1960 | 9,706,397 |
| 1970 | 10,652,017 |
| 1980 | 10,797,630 |
| 1990 | 10,847,115 |
| 2000 | 11,353,140 |
| 2010 | 11,536,504 |
| 2020 | 11,799,448 |
| 2020 | 11,798,905 |
| 2021 | 11,767,344 |
| 2022 | 11,777,874 |
| 2023 | 11,824,034 |
| 2024 | 11,883,304 |
Age Distribution
Male: 49.3% · Female: 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$69,680
Median Household Income
$39,455
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
$94,766
Mean Household Income
60.1%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Ohio's overall price level is 92.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.2% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Ohio's median household income of $69,680 has the buying power of $75,107 in average-priced areas.
92.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$75,107
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$69,680
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.6%
High School Graduate+
30.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
128,231
Live Births (2022)
10.9
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
57.6%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
Housing
$199,200
Median Home Value
$988
Median Rent
5,271,573
Total Housing Units
67.0%
Owner-Occupied
33.0%
Renter-Occupied
8.4%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
92.3% of Ohio residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Ohio:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 107,974 | 0.97% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 21,956 | 0.20% |
| 3 | Nepali, Marathi, or other Indic | 17,902 | 0.16% |
| 4 | Arabic | 14,804 | 0.13% |
| 5 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 13,031 | 0.12% |
| 6 | French (incl. Cajun) | 10,384 | 0.09% |
| 7 | German | 8,694 | 0.08% |
| 8 | Polish | 7,108 | 0.06% |
| 9 | Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or other Niger-Congo | 6,662 | 0.06% |
| 10 | Vietnamese | 6,597 | 0.06% |
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
11.5%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 906,480 |
| 2 | Cleveland | 367,523 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 309,595 |
| 4 | Toledo | 268,461 |
| 5 | Akron | 189,526 |
| 6 | Dayton | 136,741 |
| 7 | Parma | 80,131 |
| 8 | Canton | 70,105 |
| 9 | Lorain | 65,207 |
| 10 | Hamilton | 63,124 |
| 11 | Youngstown | 59,605 |
| 12 | Springfield | 58,410 |
| 13 | Kettering | 57,442 |
| 14 | Elyria | 52,833 |
| 15 | Cuyahoga Falls | 50,864 |
| 16 | Middletown | 50,607 |
| 17 | Newark | 50,393 |
| 18 | Lakewood | 50,229 |
| 19 | Dublin | 49,031 |
| 20 | Euclid | 48,991 |
Counties in Ohio
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County | 1,321,635 | $73,795 |
| 2 | Cuyahoga County | 1,249,418 | $62,823 |
| 3 | Hamilton County | 827,878 | $70,816 |
| 4 | Summit County | 538,087 | $71,016 |
| 5 | Montgomery County | 535,528 | $64,403 |
| 6 | Lucas County | 428,748 | $60,095 |
| 7 | Butler County | 389,910 | $81,194 |
| 8 | Stark County | 373,764 | $65,740 |
| 9 | Lorain County | 314,588 | $70,693 |
| 10 | Warren County | 246,364 | $107,843 |
| 11 | Lake County | 232,101 | $77,952 |
| 12 | Mahoning County | 227,063 | $55,576 |
| 13 | Delaware County | 221,160 | $130,088 |
| 14 | Clermont County | 209,862 | $83,178 |
| 15 | Trumbull County | 201,367 | $55,088 |
| 16 | Medina County | 183,049 | $92,660 |
| 17 | Licking County | 180,311 | $81,033 |
| 18 | Greene County | 168,531 | $85,218 |
| 19 | Portage County | 161,421 | $72,822 |
| 20 | Fairfield County | 161,289 | $87,069 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio has a population of 11,780,046 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-most populous state in the United States.
Ohio is gaining population, with a +149.3% change over the available historical Census record. Ohio's population has grown 149.3% since 1910 (4,767,121 → 11,883,304).
The median household income in Ohio is $69,680, with a per capita income of $39,455. 9.2% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
77.8% of Ohio's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 12.3% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.1% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Ohio is 77.8% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Ohio is 39.6 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Ohio's population has grown 149.3% since 1910 (4,767,121 → 11,883,304).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Ohio's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.