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Dive into each indicator for Ohio.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

11.88 M

Total population

7th in the U.S.

102 /km²

Density

10th in the U.S.

39.6 years

Median age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

4.8 M

Households

77.9%

Urban population

21.6%

Under 18

18.2%

65 and older

75.9 years

Life expectancy

Columbus (2.18 M)

Largest metro

+0.2%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

76.0%

White (non-Hispanic)

13.1%

Black or African American

4.6%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 545,000

2.7%

Asian

3.2%

Two or more races

0.2%

Native American

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 26%

German ancestry

Largest ancestry group

≈ 12%

Irish ancestry

≈ 2.4%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

11.88 M▲ 500%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

4.6%▲ 475%

Share of residents of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

13.1%▲ 470%

Share of residents identifying as Black or African American.

Life expectancy at birth

1990–2023

75.9 yrs▲ 2%

CDC/NCHS life expectancy at birth.

Data table

Total population	11.88 M	7th in the U.S.
Density	102 /km²	10th in the U.S.
Median age	39.6 years
Female	50.7%
Male	49.3%
Households	4.8 M
Urban population	77.9%
Under 18	21.6%
65 and older	18.2%
Life expectancy	75.9 years
Largest metro	Columbus (2.18 M)
Growth	+0.2%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%
Black or African American	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	≈ 545,000
Asian	2.7%
Two or more races	3.2%
Native American	0.2%
Pacific Islander	0.1%
German ancestry	≈ 26%	Largest ancestry group
Irish ancestry	≈ 12%
Mexican origin	≈ 2.4%	Largest Hispanic subgroup

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