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Ohio Demographics: 2024 Gender & Age Distribution
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the total population of Ohio is 11,883,304. The median age of the population is 39.8. The median age for males is 38.6 years, and for females it is 41.1 years.
The age distribution of the population in Ohio is as follows:
| Age Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.49% |
| 5–17 years (children) | 16.13% |
| 18–24 years (young adults) | 8.93% |
| 25–34 years | 13.15% |
| 35–54 years | 24.57% |
| 55–64 years | 12.63% |
| 65 years and over (seniors) | 19.11% |
The total dependency ratio in Ohio is 68.72%. The youth dependency ratio is 36.47%, and the old-age dependency ratio is 32.25%. In demographic terms, the dependency ratio measures the size of the population typically not in the labor force (children under 18 and older adults 65+) relative to those of working age (18-64). A higher ratio indicates a greater financial and social burden on the working population to support the non-working age groups.
Ohio Demographics: 2024 Distribution of Population by Race & Ethnicity
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the breakdown of the population in Ohio by race and ethnicity (racial demographics) is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| White | 74.95% |
| Black/African American | 11.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 0.42% |
| Two or more races | 4.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.11% |
The diversity index score in Ohio is 41.84%, suggesting a moderate level of diversity.
Ohio Demographics: 2024 Household Income Distribution
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the median household income in Ohio over the past 12 months, adjusted for 2024 inflation, was $72,212.
The distribution of household income in Ohio by income bracket is as follows:
| Income Bracket | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than $20,000 | 12.06% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 11.01% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 11.22% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 17.23% |
| $75,000–$149,999 | 30.70% |
| $150,000 or more | 17.78% |
Ohio Demographics: 2024 Educational Level Breakdown
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the breakdown of the total population of Ohio, age 25 and older, by educational level is as follows:
| Educational Level | Percentage of Population |
|---|---|
| Less than high school graduate | 7.82% |
| High school graduate (incl. equivalency) | 31.28% |
| Some college or associate's degree | 28.54% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.50% |
32.35% of the population in Ohio has a bachelor's degree or higher, while 92.18% are high school graduates or higher.
Ohio Demographics: 2024 Health Insurance Coverage Status by Sex by Age
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the uninsured rate in Ohio is 6.68%.
Rates of people in Ohio lacking health insurance coverage, by age group and gender are as follows:
| Age Group | Males Uninsured | Females Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5.18% | 5.09% |
| Ages 18–34 | 8.28% | 6.96% |
| Ages 35–64 | 11.33% | 7.80% |
| Ages 65 and older | 0.38% | 2.67% |
Ohio Demographics: 2024 Nativity and Citizenship Status in the United States
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, 97.37% of people living in Ohio are U.S. citizens. This includes individuals born in the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Island Areas, those born abroad to American parents, and those who became citizens through naturalization.
2.88% of the population in Ohio are naturalized immigrants, who obtained U.S. citizenship through the immigration and naturalization process.
Ohio Demographics: Means of Transportation to Work
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, here’s how people in Ohio commute to work:
| Method of Commute | Percentage of Commuters |
|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 83.31% |
| Public transportation (excluding taxicab) | 0.97% |
| Bicycle | 0.37% |
| Walked | 2.00% |
| Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means | 1.43% |
| Worked from home | 11.92% |
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The age breakdown for the population of Ohio is as follows:
| Age Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.49% |
| Ages 5–17 | 16.13% |
| Ages 18–24 | 8.93% |
| Ages 25–34 | 13.15% |
| Ages 35–54 | 24.57% |
| Ages 55–64 | 12.63% |
| 65 or older | 19.11% |
The racial and ethnic demographics of the population of Ohio are as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 74.95% |
| Black/African American | 11.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 0.42% |
| Two or more races | 4.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.11% |
* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic.
The median household income in Ohio was $72,212. The income distribution is as follows:
| Income Bracket | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than $20,000 | 12.06% |
| $20,000–$34,999 | 11.01% |
| $35,000–$49,999 | 11.22% |
| $50,000–$74,999 | 17.23% |
| $75,000–$149,999 | 30.70% |
| $150,000 or more | 17.78% |
The overall uninsured rate in Ohio is 6.68%. The breakdown by age and sex is as follows:
| Age Group | Males Uninsured | Females Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5.18% | 5.09% |
| Ages 18–34 | 8.28% | 6.96% |
| Ages 35–64 | 11.33% | 7.80% |
| Ages 65 and over | 0.38% | 2.67% |