Ohio
StatePopulation: 11,785,935 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Ohio from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Ohio
- What is the median household income in Ohio?
- The median household income in Ohio is $69,680 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ohio?
- The poverty rate in Ohio is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ohio?
- $199,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ohio?
- The median gross rent in Ohio is $988 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ohio residents have a college degree?
- 30.9% of adults in Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,780,046
Median Income
$69,680
Median Home Value
$199,200
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.4%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,078 (+23.1%)
Home Value:
+$53,500 (+36.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-7.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+9.2%)
Unemployment:
-0.5 pp (-9.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,780,046
Median Age
39.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.5%
Black 12.3%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Other 1.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.8%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$69,680
±$287
Per Capita Income
$97,262
Median Family Income
$90,288
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Child Poverty Rate
15.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
13.2%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
8.0%
$200k+
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,271,573
Owner-Occupied
67.0%
Renter-Occupied
33.0%
Vacancy Rate
8.4%
Median Home Value
$199,200
Median Gross Rent
$988
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.1%
5-Year
+54.7%
HPI (2025 Q4)
509.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
11.3%
$100–200k
15.9%
$200–300k
23.5%
$300–500k
18.7%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.2%
$500–1k
42.1%
$1–1.5k
33.5%
$1.5–2k
10.3%
$2–2.5k
2.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.9%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.4%
1 vehicle
33.7%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
21.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.9%
Single-fam. att.
4.8%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
6.3%
Mobile home
3.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.2%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
9.6%
2010+
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.9%
Graduate Degree
11.9%
Some College / Associate
19.4%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Work from Home
11.5%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
12.8%
Private For-Profit
82.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Retail
11.1%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Finance
6.5%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation
5.9%
Public Admin
4.0%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
39.9%
Sales
19.9%
Production
16.7%
Food Prep
16.0%
Construction
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.6 min
Drove Alone
76.6%
Carpool
7.5%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
11.5%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,829,571
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 22.2%
Working age (18–64): 77.8%
65 and over: 17.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.0%
Naturalized Citizen
53.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
41.3%
Latin America
22.0%
Africa
16.9%
Europe
16.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
14.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.6%
Uninsured
6.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.8%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023