Ohio Demographics

A map of Ohio's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,955,914	8,954,135	75.8%	75.9%
Black	1,420,878	1,457,180	12.0%	12.3%
Hispanic	562,740	521,308	4.8%	4.4%
Multiracial	507,580	501,562	4.3%	4.3%
Asian	300,274	296,604	2.5%	2.5%
Native American/Other	62,907	68,659	0.5%	0.6%

Ohio has an estimated population of 11,810,293, a less than 1% change from the 11,799,448 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 12.0% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ohio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ohio is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ohio, that probability was 40.5% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ohio is ranked the 7th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Ohio was ranked the 7th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Ohio's White Population

8,955,914 residents of Ohio, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 14th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.8%.

Ohio is more White than neighboring Indiana (75.4% White), Pennsylvania (73% White), and Virginia (58.4% White). Ohio is less White than neighboring West Virginia (89.7% White), and Kentucky (81.5% White),

Ohio's Black Population

1,420,878 residents of Ohio, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 18th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.0%.

Ohio is more Black than neighboring West Virginia (3.1% Black), Indiana (9.1% Black), Kentucky (7.6% Black), and Pennsylvania (10.3% Black). Ohio is less Black than neighboring Virginia (18.3% Black),

Ohio's Asian Population

300,274 residents of Ohio, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 30th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Ohio is more Asian than neighboring West Virginia (0.8% Asian), and Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Ohio is less Asian than neighboring Indiana (2.6% Asian), Pennsylvania (3.8% Asian). and Virginia (6.9% Asian).

Ohio's Hispanic Population

562,740 residents of Ohio, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 43rd in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Ohio is more Hispanic than neighboring West Virginia (2.1% Hispanic). Ohio is less Hispanic than neighboring Indiana (8.6% Hispanic). Kentucky (5% Hispanic). Pennsylvania (8.7% Hispanic). and Virginia (11% Hispanic).

Ohio's Native American/Other Population

62,907 residents of Ohio, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 48th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ohio is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Virginia (0.4% Native American/Other), and Kentucky (0.4% Native American/Other). Ohio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other), and Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Ohio's Multiracial Population

507,580 residents of Ohio, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ohio is 20th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Ohio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ohio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Ohio is more Multiracial than neighboring West Virginia (3.9% Multiracial), Indiana (3.8% Multiracial), Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial), and Pennsylvania (3.6% Multiracial). Ohio is less Multiracial than neighboring Virginia (4.7% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.