Ohio Income Statistics
Ohio Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Ohio Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Wealthiest and Least Wealthy Counties in Ohio
- Delaware County (130% of U.S. avg)
- Warren County (118% of U.S. avg)
- Geauga County (118% of U.S. avg)
- Athens County (74% of U.S. avg)
- Noble County (78% of U.S. avg)
- Scioto County (80% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Wealth Index, which combines income, employment, and income inequality metrics.
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Ohio | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,509 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,431 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.1% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Ohio is about 11% lower than in US. Income has been growing slower in Ohio (4.4%/yr) than in US (4.8%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Ohio earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the US average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Ohio grew by 51.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $71,509 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Ohio
| Metric | Ohio | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.532 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $67,200 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $54,076 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 19.5% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Ohio, it is 0.532, lower than US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 24% more than women's income in Ohio. Over a 35-year career, a 24% wage gap accumulates to roughly $459,340 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ohio has narrowed from about 25% to 20% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,375 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Ohio | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 22 |
Approximately 285,314 people are unemployed in Ohio.
The average commute time in Ohio is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Ohio has fallen from 9.3% to 4.8% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.9% in 2013.
Ohio Wealth Compared With Nearby States
Ohio is the 2nd largest of the 6 states compared here, 11,799,428 residents against a local median of 6,845,048. Ohio sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these states turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is income inequality, 2% below the local median at 0.532 against 0.544. Ohio has the lowest income inequality of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11,799,428 | $71,509 #4/6 | 4.4%/yr #4/6 | 4.8% #3/6 | 0.532 #1/6 |
| West Virginia | 1,778,099 | $59,640 | 4.3%/yr | 5.4% | 0.554 |
| Indiana | 6,845,048 | $71,967 | 4.5%/yr | 4.3% | 0.534 |
| Kentucky | 4,533,530 | $64,312 | 4.6%/yr | 4.8% | 0.547 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,004,688 | $78,249 | 4.4%/yr | 5.2% | 0.537 |
| Virginia | 8,702,460 | $93,527 | 4.3%/yr | 4.1% | 0.544 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ohio has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Ohio.
How Wealthy Is Ohio?
Ohio has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $71,509, about 11% lower than the US average of $80,455.
Are incomes growing in Ohio?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Ohio rose 51%, from $47,208 to $71,509. Over the same years, income here lagged behind the U.S. as a whole: +51% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Ohio in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Ohio was $69,792, up 4% from $67,183 in 2022. The US median that year was $78,147.
What was the median household income in Ohio in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Ohio was $58,341. By 2024 it had risen 23% to $71,509.
What is the Gini coefficient in Ohio?
The Gini coefficient in Ohio is 0.532. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Ohio?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ohio has narrowed from about 25% to 20% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,375 since 2009.
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