Ohio Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ohio grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 11,764,782 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ohio has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ohio is about 11% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ohio is about 11.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $987 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ohio spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Ohio is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ohio has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Ohio has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ohio | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ohio.
What is the population of Ohio?
The population of Ohio is 11,704,233, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ohio?
The population density of Ohio is 261.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ohio?
The median household income in Ohio is $69,785, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ohio?
The median home price in Ohio is $130,696, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Ohio is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.