What is the population of Ohio?

The population of Ohio is 11,693,217.

What is the area of Ohio?

The area of Ohio is 116096 km².

What is the elevation of Ohio?

Ohio has an elevation of 290 meters (951 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Ohio in?

Ohio is in the America/New_York time zone.

How has the population of Ohio changed?

The population of Ohio has increased from 4,767,121 (1910) to 11,693,217 (2020), a change of 145.3%.

Ohio, US

Q: Where is Ohio located?

Ohio is located at latitude 40.2503400 and longitude -83.0001800. It is in United States.

Ohio: Located in the Midwest region of the United States, this state is home to major cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.

Ohio is a Midwestern state that played a central role in early U.S. history and development. Bordered by Lake Erie, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan.

Some key facts about Ohio:

Capital: Columbus
Population: Around 11.8 million (7th most populous state)
Area: 44,825 square miles (34th largest state)
Nickname: The Buckeye State

Ohio features varied topography including rolling hills, mountains, caves, rivers, and Lake Erie shoreline. The interior has rich farmland. Ohio has four seasons with hot humid summers and cold winters.

Ohio's largest cities are Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Columbus is the state capital and home to Ohio State University. Cleveland lies on the shores of Lake Erie. Cincinnati played a key role in early American history and development.

Ohio was home to the first major battles of the Civil War. Eight U.S. presidents hailed from Ohio. The state was central to the Industrial Revolution and assembly lines. Today, major industries include manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture.

Culturally, Ohio is renowned for its museums, symphony orchestras, and professional sports teams. Popular attractions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point, and Amish Country. The state has an ethnically diverse population.

In summary, with its blend of major metros, natural beauty, history, culture, and “heartland” allure, Ohio is a quintessential Midwestern state and significant contributor to American identity.

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Ohio at a glance

Ohio currently has 675 quality-checked populated place pages and 88 county pages linked on MapSof.

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Columbus

Population 884,356

Quick Facts about Ohio

Population	11,693,217
Country	United States of America
Area	116096 km²
Water as percent of area	8.85%
Land as percent of area	91.15%
Continent	North America
Northernmost point	Point(-80.519841666 42.327108333)
Latitude & Longitude	40.2503,-83.0002
Legislative body	Ohio General Assembly
Named for	Ohio River
Altitude	951 feet / 290 meters
Capital	Columbus
Establishment	March 01, 1803 (223 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York
Local time	05:56:51 (23rd September 2026)
Weather	66℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Ohio is located at 40°15'1"N 83°0'1"W (40.2503400, -83.0001800). It has 6 neighbors: West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Ontario, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

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The largest city of Ohio is Columbus with a population of 884,356. Other cities include, Cleveland population 378,589, Cincinnati population 304,548, Toledo population 271,455 and Akron population 195,994. See all Ohio cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in Ohio (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Ohio.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Columbus	The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.	Franklin	884,356
Cleveland	The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.	Cuyahoga	378,589
Cincinnati	The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.	Hamilton	304,548
Toledo	The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area.	Lucas	271,455
Akron	The fifth most populous city in Ohio.	Summit	195,994
Dayton	The ninth most populous city in Ohio.	Montgomery	139,907
Parma	The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.	Cuyahoga	77,558
Lorain	The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.	Lorain	63,872
Youngstown	The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.	Mahoning	63,828
West Chester	The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.	Tuscarawas	62,791
Hamilton	The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.	Butler	62,148
Colerain	The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.	Belmont	59,145
Springfield	The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.	Clark	58,456
Kettering	The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.	Montgomery	54,313
Dublin	A city in Franklin County, Ohio.	Franklin	49,372
Lakewood	A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.	Cuyahoga	49,350

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Ohio has 6 neighbours.

West Virginia Located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States, this state is known for its mountains and rolling hills.
Indiana Located in the Midwest, Indiana is known for its diverse economy, including manufacturing and agriculture.
Michigan Located in the Great Lakes region of the Midwestern United States, this state is recognized for its two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac.
Ontario province of Canada.
Kentucky Located in the Upland South of the United States, this state is bordered by the Ohio River to the north.
Pennsylvania This Mid-Atlantic state is bordered by six other states and features a diverse landscape, from the Appalachian Mountains to the fertile farmlands.

Putnam County
Madison County
Gallia County
Erie County
Morrow County
Licking County
Logan County
Richland County
Pickaway County
Clinton County
Hardin County
Columbiana County
Marion County
Stark County
Trumbull County
Highland County
Muskingum County
Mahoning County
Allen County
Champaign County
Guernsey County
Paulding County
Darke County
Summit County
Wayne County
Franklin County
Carroll County
Ross County
Fairfield County
Lucas County
Tuscarawas County
Hocking County
Adams County
Williams County
Cuyahoga County
Meigs County
Mercer County
Perry County
Pike County
Harrison County
Greene County
Miami County
Huron County
Brown County
Fayette County
Auglaize County
Butler County
Union County
Seneca County
Jackson County
Geauga County
Hamilton County
Holmes County
Ashland County
Belmont County
Portage County
Athens County
Ottawa County
Ashtabula County
Sandusky County
Noble County
Wyandot County
Warren County
Knox County
Delaware County
Lake County
Washington County
Wood County
Van Wert County
Hancock County
Clermont County
Montgomery County
Scioto County
Lorain County
Clark County
Shelby County
Henry County
Crawford County
Defiance County
Coshocton County
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Jefferson County
Vinton County
Fulton County
Preble County
Monroe County
Medina County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1910	4,767,121	-	census
1920	5,759,394	20.81%	census
1930	6,646,697	15.41%	census
1940	6,907,612	3.93%	census
1950	7,946,627	15.04%	census
1960	9,706,397	22.14%	census
1970	10,652,017	9.74%	census
1980	10,797,630	1.37%	census
1990	10,847,115	0.46%	census
2000	11,353,140	4.67%	census
2010	11,536,504	1.62%	census
2011	11,544,663	0.07%	estimation process
2012	11,548,923	0.04%	estimation process
2013	11,576,684	0.24%	estimation process
2014	11,602,700	0.22%	estimation process
2015	11,617,527	0.13%	estimation process
2016	11,634,370	0.14%	estimation process
2017	11,659,650	0.22%	estimation process
2018	11,676,341	0.14%	estimation process
2019	11,689,100	0.11%	estimation process
2020	11,693,217	0.04%	estimation process

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People born in Ohio (200)

People born in Ohio, including sociologist Edwin M. Lemert, novelist Thomas Berger, conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, .

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Brooklyn Lee (American movie actress) she was born in 01/06/1989
David A. Huffman (American computer scientist) he was born in 09/08/1925
LaMarcus Adna Thompson (American businessman) he was born in 08/03/1848
Henry B. Banning (Union Army general (1836-1881)) he was born in 10/11/1836
Gene Force (racing driver) he was born in 15/06/1916
Constance Rourke (American historian) she was born in 14/11/1885
Tenskwatawa (political leader of the Shawnee tribe) he was born in 01/01/1775
Tecumseh (Native American leader of the Shawnee (1768-1813)) he was born in 01/01/1768
Jessica Beinecke (broadcaster) she was born in 01/01/1986
Andrea Thompson (American actress) she was born in 22/05/1959
Ella Guru (American painter and musician living in London) she was born in 24/05/1966
John Maddox Roberts (American author) he was born in 25/06/1947
William Ernest Castle (American geneticist) he was born in 25/10/1867
Chauncey H. Griffith (American typesetter) he was born in 01/01/1879
Chester Hardy Aldrich (American politician (1862-1924)) he was born in 10/11/1862
Evelyn Beatrice Longman (American artist) she was born in 21/11/1874
Kathryn Bolkovac (American human rights advocate and former police investigator) she was born in 01/01/2000
Chad Donovan (American movie film actor and director) he was born in 11/01/1972

Ohio Counties (more)

Franklin County

county in Massachusetts, United States.

Cuyahoga County

county in Ohio, United States.

Hamilton County

county in New York, United States.

County Name	Population
Franklin County	1,324,624
Cuyahoga County	1,227,883
Hamilton County	817,985
Summit County	538,866
Montgomery County	531,610
Lucas County	428,294
Butler County	385,648
Stark County	369,772
Lorain County	312,172
Warren County	238,412
Lake County	229,569
Mahoning County	226,075
Delaware County	213,554
Clermont County	207,449
Trumbull County	196,800
Medina County	180,912