Ohio sits in the US Midwest, linking the country's Northeast to the Midwest. The state has one of the most central locations in the country with the [10th largest highway network.](http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ohio) It's also just a day's drive within 50% of all of North America's population.
Ohio has an interesting history, and despite being only the 34th largest state, it is the 7th most populous and 10th most densely populated in the country. Still, it has one of the lowest growth rates in the nation, growing at a rate of just 0.67%, which ranks 43rd in the country.
The last official Census occurred in 2010, showing Ohio had a population of 11,536,504. This number has increased slightly to 11,548,087 in 2015, representing a very slight growth rate.
While Ohio's growth is slow, it's still ahead of the rest of the country. Ohio has a population density of 282.3 people per square mile, ranking 10th in the nation, with a total land area of 44,825 square miles, which ranks 34th.
Ohio's population is spread throughout the state with many major cities. Columbus, the capital, has the highest population with 850,000 residents, followed by Cleveland (388,072), Cincinnati (298,550), Toledo (298,550) and Akron (197,542).
Interestingly, the cities are wildly different when it comes to demographics and growth. While Columbus is growing rapidly at a rate of 10% every decade, Cleveland, by comparison, is losing people at an alarming rate. In 1950, more than 900,000 people lived in Cleveland, and its population is declining at a rate similar to decaying cities like Detroit.
The most populated county in Ohio is Franklin County at 1,291,981 residents in its boundaries, with Cuyahoga County coming in at a close second place with 1,248,514 residents. However, Cuyahoga has a 2% rate of loss of population in recent years.
The median age across the population in Ohio is approximately 39.3 years of age. When it comes to the ratio of females to males, Ohio has 51.1% females and 48.9% males.
In terms of preferred religions through the state's population, 73% of the population is affiliated with a Christian based faith, 4% are affiliated with non-Christian based faiths, and 22% are unaffiliated with any faith in particular.
Ohio was part of the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio, established in 1787 and commonly known as the Northwest Territory. Besides present-day Ohio, it included what are now Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and northeastern Minnesota. In 1800, with the creation of Indiana Territory, the Northwest Territory was reduced essentially to present-day Ohio, a small portion of southeastern Indiana, and the eastern half of lower Michigan. Ohio became a separate territory in 1802 and was admitted as a State on March 1, 1803, with its present boundaries except for a much-disputed strip along the northwestern border. This strip was governed by Michigan Territory until finally ceded to Ohio in 1836.
In 1790 the Northwest Territory had no census coverage. The 1800 census enumerated population in much of present-day Ohio and in a portion of southeastern Indiana; the total excludes the then Wayne County, nearly all of whose population was in present-day Michigan. The 1810, 1820, and 1830 censuses covered all of present-day Ohio except for the disputed northwestern strip, which was enumerated as part of Michigan.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ohio was:
Ohio has one of the lowest Hispanic populations in the country based on percentages. The majority of Ohio's Hispanic residents are Mexican American and live in the Columbus and Toledo. It is ranked among the bottom 10 states when it comes to the percentage of Hispanics compared to the total population of the state. Ohio is ranked 17th out of 50 states for its African American population, which primarily reside in the state's major metropolitan areas. Approximately 4.1% of the state's residents were foreign-born.
Today, nearly one-third of Ohio's population under the age of 1 belongs to a minority group. The largest ancestry groups are: German (26.5%), Irish (14.5%), English (9.0%), Slavic countries including Poland, Russia and Croatia (8.0%), Italian (6.4%), French (2.5%) and Scottish (1.9%).
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 9,281,698 | 78.83% |
Black or African American | 1,449,452 | 12.31% |
Two or more races | 581,637 | 4.94% |
Asian | 283,278 | 2.41% |
Other race | 157,485 | 1.34% |
Native American | 17,094 | 0.15% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4,037 | 0.03% |
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Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 4,789,410 | 2.4 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
Married | 2,155,000 | 3.09 | 86 | 14 |
Non Family | 1,828,000 | 1.23 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
Female | 578,040 | 3.23 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
Male | 228,367 | 3.14 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
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Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 480,858 | 5.94% |
Associates Degree | 715,379 | 8.83% |
Bachelors Degree | 1,515,760 | 18.72% |
Graduate Degree | 943,562 | 11.65% |
High School Graduate | 2,625,860 | 32.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 215,546 | 2.66% |
Some College | 1,600,740 | 19.77% |
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9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 6,518,470 | 6,043,350 | 2,050,100 |
Black | 922,703 | 804,250 | 177,647 |
2+ Races | 261,412 | 230,833 | 72,940 |
Hispanic | 259,874 | 203,753 | 57,626 |
Asian | 191,860 | 165,257 | 116,192 |
Other Race | 91,440 | 67,606 | 17,009 |
Native American | 11,768 | 9,198 | 1,658 |
Islander | 2,577 | 2,239 | 758 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.56%.
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Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $62,823 | $76,690 | $52,519 |
Graduate Degree | $79,829 | $95,048 | $71,028 |
High School Graduate | $36,811 | $44,543 | $28,911 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $28,945 | $34,609 | $21,636 |
Overall | $46,709 | $55,184 | $39,208 |
Some College | $42,444 | $52,189 | $35,318 |
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Average Earnings
$55,184
Average Male
$39,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.55% of Ohio residents speak only English, while 7.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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White | 8,882,660 | 915,758 | 10.31% |
Black | 1,391,990 | 380,463 | 27.33% |
Multiple | 567,032 | 118,072 | 20.82% |
Hispanic | 481,547 | 108,232 | 22.48% |
Other | 154,231 | 37,058 | 24.03% |
Asian | 275,190 | 31,184 | 11.33% |
Native | 16,349 | 4,273 | 26.14% |
Islander | 3,847 | 1,353 | 35.17% |
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Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
14.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ohio is Islander, with 35.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ohio is White, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.5%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 27.82% |
High School | 13.54% |
Some College | 10.2% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
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Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 36% |
Male Unemployed | 28.85% |
Female Employed | 7.38% |
Male Employed | 4.76% |
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Families
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NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $86,508 | $110,726 |
Households | $66,990 | $90,958 |
Married Families | $104,441 | $130,015 |
Non Families | $40,001 | $55,276 |
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median
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Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
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Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
644,363
Number of Veterans
592,621
Male Veterans
51,742
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 230,184 |
First Gulf War | 126,853 |
Second Gulf War | 118,507 |
Korea | 37,896 |
World War II | 12,974 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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65 to 74 | 173,512 |
75+ | 157,669 |
35 to 54 | 142,899 |
55 to 64 | 121,367 |
18 to 34 | 48,916 |
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Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 549,105 | 7.4% |
Black | 68,313 | 6.36% |
2+ Races | 17,439 | 5.26% |
Hispanic | 14,306 | 4.48% |
Other Race | 5,491 | 5.08% |
Asian | 2,715 | 1.22% |
Native American | 1,042 | 7.81% |
Islander | 258 | 8.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
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LaborForceParticipation
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Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.83%
Born in Ohio
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
95.14% of Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 74.83% having been born in Ohio. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.