Mother of presidents
Seven U.S. presidents were born in Ohio, second only to Virginia.
Capital: ColumbusLargest city: ColumbusNickname: The Buckeye StateStatehood: 1803
Ohio at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
116,098 km²
34th largest state
Population
11,883,304
112.3 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 7th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.0%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$977 billion
$67,584 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
126,575
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
127,000
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−425
Births minus deaths
Population change
+59,270
July 2023–June 2024
Ohio data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Ohio
88 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Ohio, United States
Franklin County
County seat: Columbus
1,321,635
Population
$42,855
Income per capita
$265,700
Median home value
4.5%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 532 mi²
- Population density
- 2,482 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
88 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Ohio
Birthplace of aviation pioneers
The Wright brothers developed their airplane in Dayton, and Ohio natives John Glenn and Neil Armstrong were space pioneers.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, where DJ Alan Freed helped popularize the term “rock and roll”, is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, opened in 1995.
A burning river that changed the law
A 1969 fire on the polluted Cuyahoga River helped spur the Clean Water Act and the creation of the EPA.