Ohio Population by Age

The median age in Ohio is 39.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.41% were under the age of 15, 19.64% aged 15 to 29, 44.92% aged 30 to 64, 14.96% aged 65 to 84, and 2.08% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Ohio population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Ohio's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 689,126 5.85%
5 to 9 years 712,811 6.06%
10 to 14 years 764,371 6.49%
15 to 19 years 777,556 6.61%
20 to 24 years 748,606 6.36%
25 to 29 years 785,985 6.68%
30 to 34 years 757,273 6.43%
35 to 39 years 729,681 6.2%
40 to 44 years 700,376 5.95%
45 to 49 years 721,388 6.13%
50 to 54 years 757,500 6.44%
55 to 59 years 821,573 6.98%
60 to 64 years 798,875 6.79%
65 to 69 years 676,632 5.75%
70 to 74 years 520,310 4.42%
75 to 79 years 338,867 2.88%
80 to 84 years 224,523 1.91%
85 years and over 244,470 2.08%
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Ohio population by age group

Key stats
3,692,470
Population under 25 years
2,973,315
Population aged 25-44
3,099,336
Population aged 45-64
2,004,802
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Ohio's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Ohio population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 821,573 (6.98% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Ohio was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 821,573 (6.98%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Ohio was the 80-84 years with a population of 224,523 (1.91%).

Ohio population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Ohio's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Ohio's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Ohio population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 7,135,132 (60.62% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 2,629,989 22.34%
18 to 64 years 7,135,132 60.62%
85 years and over 2,004,802 17.03%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Ohio's population under 18 was 22.34%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Ohio's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.62%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Ohio's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.03% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Ohio population pyramid

Population pyramid for Ohio is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Ohio's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ohio, is 28.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ohio, is 26.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Ohio is 54.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Ohio is 3.8.
The graph shows Ohio's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Ohio population pyramid i.e. Ohio population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Ohio's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 351,995 337,131 689,126
5 to 9 years 366,508 346,303 712,811
10 to 14 years 390,216 374,155 764,371
15 to 19 years 397,720 379,836 777,556
20 to 24 years 379,516 369,090 748,606
25 to 29 years 396,670 389,315 785,985
30 to 34 years 379,784 377,489 757,273
35 to 39 years 366,942 362,739 729,681
40 to 44 years 348,988 351,388 700,376
45 to 49 years 359,621 361,767 721,388
50 to 54 years 378,153 379,347 757,500
55 to 59 years 406,591 414,982 821,573
60 to 64 years 385,733 413,142 798,875
65 to 69 years 321,987 354,645 676,632
70 to 74 years 242,949 277,361 520,310
75 to 79 years 148,247 190,620 338,867
80 to 84 years 92,703 131,820 224,523
85 years and over 85,681 158,789 244,470
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Things to know

What is the population of Ohio under 18?

Ohio's population under the age of 18 is 2,629,989, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.34% of the total resident population of Ohio.

What is the aging population in Ohio?

Ohio's population aged 65 years and above was 2,004,802. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.03% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Ohio Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Ohio age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ohio population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Ohio. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Ohio by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Ohio.

Key observations

The largest age group in Ohio was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 821,573 (6.98%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Ohio was the 80-84 years with a population of 224,523 (1.91%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Ohio population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Ohio is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Ohio total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ohio Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Ohio Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Ohio - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ohio population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Ohio. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Ohio population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Ohio population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Ohio is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Ohio is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ohio Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Ohio Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Ohio population pyramid, which represents the Ohio population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ohio, is 28.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Ohio, is 26.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Ohio is 54.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Ohio is 3.8.

Ohio population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Ohio population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Ohio for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Ohio for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Ohio for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ohio Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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