Largest Cities in Ohio by Population - HomeArea.com

Largest Cities in Ohio by Population

The Top 3

#1

Columbus, OH

Population of 881,901

#2

Cleveland, OH

Population of 385,552

#3

Cincinnati, OH

Population of 301,305

Largest Increase

2.2%

Columbus, OH

Population from 862,643 to 881,901

Largest Decrease

-0.7%

Toledo, OH

Population from 278,512 to 276,494

About the Rankings

The Census Bureau has released the latest estimates from the American Community Survey for all cities in Ohio with a population of 60,000 or more with sufficient data to estimate the population. We have crunched the numbers and the rankings are in. See the 10 places in Ohio with the highest population below, and the lowest population places at the bottom of the list.

At first glance, higher population may seem like just bragging rights. Look deeper and realize that higher populations can also bring a larger workforce, more entertainment and dining venues, services, and more. The change in population can also indicate the health of an area: is it growing or are people moving away? See the rankings and changes below.

The Ohio population from the latest estimates is 11,658,609 and has risen 0.4% from 11,614,373.

Columbus, OH saw the biggest percentage increase in population at 2.2%, and Toledo, OH saw the largest percentage decrease at -0.7%.

The Complete List

   #1
Columbus, OH
Previously 862,643
881,901
   #2
Cleveland, OH
Previously 385,810
385,552
   #3
Cincinnati, OH
Previously 298,802
301,305
   #4
Toledo, OH
Previously 278,512
276,494
   #5
Akron, OH
Previously 197,634
197,849
   #6
Dayton, OH
Previously 140,478
140,379
   #7
Parma, OH
Previously 79,423
79,159
   #8
Canton, OH
Previously 71,329
70,893
   #9
Youngstown, OH
Previously 64,301
64,585
   #10
Lorain, OH
Previously 63,736
63,840


Data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 1-year estimates for 2017.