Ohio
11.9 million people live in Ohio. Its population grew 0.9% since 2020, the 15th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $74,804 a year, 12% below the national median, and the median home is worth $254,100, 32% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 11.9 million
- 7th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $74,804
- 12% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $254,100
- 32% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 12.4%
- 0.6 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$74,804 per year
12% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 11th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$42,485 per year
10% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 12th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
12.4%
0.6 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 15th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
24.1 min one way
12% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 17th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$254,100
32% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 10th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,155 per month
26% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 15th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.4%
2.1 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 24th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
11,900,510
3.5% of the U.S. total. 7th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.9%
2.2 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 15th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.3%
0.2 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
20.2%
1.3 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
5.9%
8.8 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 14th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Ohio, at 74.5%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 74.5% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 12.8% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.1% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.1% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 5.5% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
4.9 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
8.7%
1.5 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 20th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.