Ohio is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Great Lakes shore, Amish Country, and rolling hills. It has a population of 11,942,600, making it the 7th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Columbus. Ohio has a manufacturing strength with diverse industrial base.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ohio includes 77.82% White, 12.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,167,191 | 77.82% |
| Black or African American | 1,446,464 | 12.28% |
| Two or more races | 670,374 | 5.69% |
| Asian | 288,117 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 186,517 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 17,151 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4,229 | 0.04% |
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Ohio's average per capita income is $48,922. Household income levels show a median of $69,680. The poverty rate stands at 13.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,031 | $136,180 |
| Families | $90,288 | $115,826 |
| Households | $69,680 | $94,766 |
| Non Families | $41,653 | $57,309 |
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Ohio’s population shows distinct urban-suburban patterns, with Franklin County (Columbus) leading at 1.3 million residents. While major urban counties like Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) have declined by 3%, suburban growth is strong, with Delaware County and Union County growing by 12.4% and 19.1% respectively. Rural counties, particularly in Appalachian regions, face population losses, with Lawrence County and Harrison County declining by more than 4.9%.