Ohio Demographics
What is the population of Ohio?
There are 11,774,683 residents in Ohio, with a median age of 39.6. Of this, 49.38% are males and 50.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.19% of the resident pool in Ohio, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.57%. Additionally, 2.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,133,987 people in Ohio currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 11,774,683 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 5,814,736 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 5,959,947 | -0.2% |
Male Population 49.38%
Female Population 50.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.6 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,091,055 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 420,008 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 263,620 | 0.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.19%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.57%
Not Citizen 2.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 40,496 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 893,713 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 383,352 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 194,323 | -1.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,133,987 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 7.67%
Moved from Same State 3.29%
Moved from Different State 1.67%
Same House as Last Year 87.02%
What are the employment statistics in Ohio?
White-collar workers make up 75.74% of the working population in Ohio, while blue-collar employees account for 24.26%. There are also 460,394 entrepreneurs in Ohio (8.1% of the workforce); 3,954,805 workers employed in private companies (69.54%); and 711,851 people working in governmental institutions (12.52%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,307,319 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 1,379,600 | 0.5% |
White Collar 75.74%
Blue Collar 24.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 460,394 | 1.6% |
| Private Companies | 3,954,805 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 711,851 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 559,869 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 8.1%
Private Companies 69.54%
Governmental Workers 12.52%
Not for Profit Companies 9.84%
How many households are there in Ohio?
There are a total of 4,789,408 households in Ohio, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.83% of these Ohio households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.17%. Additionally, 28.48% of households have children and 71.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,789,408 | 0.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,961,404 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,828,004 | 2.2% |
Family Households 61.83%
Non-Family Households 38.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,364,252 | -0.4% |
| Households without Children | 3,425,156 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 28.48%
Households without Children 71.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Ohio?
The average annual household income in Ohio is $90,958, while the median household income sits at $66,990 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,413, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,602. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,524 and $49,800, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,958 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $66,990 | 8.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,847,726 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ohio?
There are 5,251,209 housing units in Ohio, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 4,789,408 occupied housing units in Ohio, 66.82% are owner-occupied, while 33.18% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,000 per month in Ohio.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,251,209 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,015,843 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 303,916 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 713,002 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 619,978 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 740,710 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 478,029 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 607,740 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 497,945 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 256,572 | 13.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17,474 | 214.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,789,408 | 0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,200,314 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,589,094 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 66.82%
Renter Occupied 33.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,973,077 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,227,237 | 2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $197,200 | 16.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $161,600 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,000 | 7.5% |
With Mortgage 61.65%
Without Mortgage 38.35%
What is the level of education in Ohio?
Approximately 39.44% of the population in Ohio holds a high school degree (that's 3,620,721 residents), while 21.58% have attained a college certificate (2,316,118 locals) and 17.76% have a bachelor's degree (1,630,757 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 235,901 | 0.8% |
| Some High School | 3,620,721 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 2,316,118 | -0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 760,416 | 0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,630,757 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 951,865 | 3.2% |
No High School 2.57%
Some High School 39.44%
Some College 21.58%
Associate Degree 8.28%
Bachelor's Degree 17.76%
Graduate Degree 10.37%
What is the marital status of Ohio residents?
A total of 3,209,773 people in Ohio have never been married (which represents 33.29% of the total population), while 4,684,760 of them are wedded (48.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 148,517 (1.54%) and 1,149,365 (11.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,209,773 | 1.3% |
| Married | 4,684,760 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 148,517 | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 596,636 | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 1,149,365 | 1,149,365.0% |
Never Married 33.29%
Married 48.59%
Separated 1.54%
Widowed 6.19%
Divorced 11.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ohio?
The top three means of transportation people in Ohio use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,780,275 residents commute by car, 113,183 prefer going to work by walking and 63,468 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,780,275 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 63,468 | -5.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,754 | N/A |
| Railroad | 356 | -64.8% |
| Ferryboat | 530 | 9.5% |
| Bicycle | 15,206 | -0.4% |
| Motorcycle | 4,238 | 2.2% |
| TaxiCab | 8,379 | 9.6% |
| Walk | 113,183 | -0.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.