Poverty in Ohio
What is the poverty rate in Ohio?
The poverty rate in Ohio is 14.9%. One out of every 6.7 residents of Ohio lives in poverty.
How many people in Ohio live in poverty?
1,683,890 of 11,289,161 residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.
How does the Poverty Rate in Ohio compare to the national average?
Ohio ranks 32nd in Poverty Rate at 14.9%(poverty rankings by state).The Poverty Rate of Ohio is slightly higher than the national average of 14.6%.
Ohio Poverty Rate County Map
Ohio Poverty Rate By Sex
What is the poverty rate for men vs women living in Ohio?
Male
The Poverty Rate for men who live in Ohio is 13.6%.
Female
The Poverty Rate for women who live in Ohio is 16.2%.
Poverty Rate Disparity for Male vs Female Residents of Ohio
Female residents of Ohio are moderately(19%) more likely to live in poverty than males.
749,625 of 5,508,654 males in Ohio live below the poverty line.
934,265 of 5,780,507 females in Ohio live below the poverty line.
Ohio Poverty Rate By Age
What's the Poverty Rate in Ohio By Age?
Breakdown of Ohio Poverty Rate By Age
- Children Under 6 in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 25.0%.
- Children 6 to 11 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 21.7%.
- Adolescents 12 to 17 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 17.7%.
- Adults 18 to 59 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 14.8%.
- Adults 60 to 74 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 8.5%.
- 75 to 84 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 8.6%.
- Over 85 Years Old in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 9.3%.
Historical Ohio Poverty Rate
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY % Change | National |
|---|---|---|---|
2010 |
15.8% | 15.3% | |
2011 |
16.4% | 3.0% | 15.9% |
2012 |
16.3% | 1.0% | 15.9% |
2013 |
16.0% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
2014 |
15.8% | 0.0% | 15.5% |
2015 |
14.8% | 6.0% | 14.7% |
2016 |
14.6% | 1.0% | 14.0% |
2017 |
14.0% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
Ohio Poverty Rate By Race
| Race | Population | Poverty Rate | National Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black |
1,366,363 |
32.0% | 25.2% | 11.8% |
American Indian |
20,908 |
26.5% | 26.8% | 0.2% |
Asian |
229,147 |
13.7% | 11.9% | 2.0% |
Pacific Islander |
3,351 |
24.3% | 19.0% | 0.0% |
Other |
100,917 |
26.0% | 23.8% | 0.9% |
Two Or More Races |
300,546 |
27.5% | 18.4% | 2.6% |
White |
9,014,254 |
11.5% | 10.3% | 77.6% |
Hispanic |
402,299 |
26.1% | 22.2% | 3.5% |
What's the Poverty Rate in Ohio By Race?
32.0% of Black residents of Ohio live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of black residents in Ohio is the same as than the national average. 437,788 of 1,366,363 black Ohioans live below the poverty line. Approximately 11.8% of the total population of Ohio are black.
13.7% of Asian residents of Ohio live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of asian residents in Ohio is the same as than the national average. 31,305 of 229,147 asian Ohioans live below the poverty line. Approximately 2.0% of the total population of Ohio are asian.
11.5% of White residents of Ohio live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of white residents in Ohio is the same as than the national average. 1,037,150 of 9,014,254 white Ohioans live below the poverty line. Approximately 77.6% of the total population of Ohio are white.
26.1% of Hispanic residents of Ohio live below the poverty line.
The Poverty Rate of hispanic residents in Ohio is dramatically higher than the national average of 22.2%. 105,142 of 402,299 hispanic Ohioans live below the poverty line. Approximately 3.5% of the total population of Ohio are hispanic.
Ohio Poverty Rate By School Enrollment
Understanding where poverty hits hardest in Ohio can be better understood by segmenting poverty by whether or not the resident is in school or not.
- Enrolled in School in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 20.7%.
- Not Enrolled in School in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 12.4%.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 20.1%. This translates to 564,970 of 2,723,653 Ohioans enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 23.5% of the total population of Ohio are currently enrolled in school.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents not enrolled in school is slightly higher than the national average of 12.2%. This translates to 1,013,364 of 8,162,352 Ohioans not enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 70.3% of the total population of Ohio are currently not enrolled in school.
Poverty for younger ages in Ohio is seen as the most undesirable for the future of the community.
- Enrolled in Nursery School in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 18.4%.
- Enrolled in Elementary School(Grades 1-4) in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 22.5%.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in nursery school is slightly higher than the national average of 18.0%. This translates to 31,708 of 172,490 Ohioans enrolled in nursery school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.5% of the total population of Ohio is currently enrolled in nursery school.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) is slightly higher than the national average of 21.2%. This translates to 127,566 of 566,928 Ohioans enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.9% of the total population of Ohio are currently enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4).
Poverty for developing children and young adults in Ohio can have drastic impacts on graduation and college attendance rates.
- Enrolled in Middle School(Grade 5-8) in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 19.2%.
- Enrolled in High School (Grades 9-12) in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 17.0%.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) is slightly higher than the national average of 19.0%. This translates to 111,622 of 582,538 Ohioans enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 5.0% of the total population of Ohio are currently enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8).
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) is slightly lower than the national average of 17.7%. This translates to 103,147 of 606,285 Ohioans enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 5.2% of the total population of Ohio are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12).
Adult students in college, graduate or professional schools generally bring employers, revenue and higher living wages post-graduation and are seen as a positive to the community.
- Enrolled in Undergraduate School in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 25.6%.
- Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School in Ohio have a Poverty Rate of 17.7%.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in undergraduate school is slightly higher than the national average of 23.4%. This translates to 131,874 of 516,011 Ohioans enrolled in undergraduate school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.4% of the total population of Ohio are currently enrolled in undergraduate school.
The Poverty Rate of Ohio residents enrolled in graduate or professional school is slightly higher than the national average of 17.2%. This translates to 25,058 of 141,717 Ohioans enrolled in graduate or professional school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.2% of the total population of Ohio is currently enrolled in graduate or professional school.
Ohio Poverty Rate By Place of Birth
What is the poverty rate for residents of Ohio born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born?
14.8%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Ohio who were born citizens of the United States is 14.8%.
18.0%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Ohio who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 18.0%.
Poverty Rate for residents of Ohio born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born
Foreign-born residents of Ohio have a higher poverty rate than those who were born US citizens.
Of the 10,798,173 residents of Ohio who were born citizens of the United States, 1,595,321 (14.8%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 88,569 (18.0%) of 490,988 residents of Ohio who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Ohio Poverty Rate By City
| City | Rank | Poverty Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
Akron |
580th |
24.1% | 198,252 |
Alliance |
579th |
23.9% | 22,036 |
Ashland |
428th |
15.4% | 20,348 |
Athens |
666th |
51.6% | 24,486 |
Austintown |
372nd |
13.2% | 28,438 |
Avon Lake |
85th |
4.1% | 23,489 |
Avon |
48th |
2.9% | 22,538 |
Barberton |
481st |
18.1% | 26,230 |
Beavercreek |
125th |
5.1% | 46,255 |
Berea |
316th |
11.2% | 18,934 |
Boardman |
247th |
9.2% | 34,717 |
Bowling Green |
638th |
33.9% | 31,529 |
Broadview Heights |
38th |
2.7% | 19,262 |
Brook Park |
317th |
11.2% | 18,807 |
Brunswick |
187th |
7.1% | 34,658 |
Canton |
630th |
31.7% | 71,763 |
Centerville |
160th |
6.3% | 23,847 |
Chillicothe |
551st |
21.7% | 21,598 |
Cincinnati |
615th |
28.7% | 298,957 |
Cleveland Heights |
492nd |
18.7% | 45,024 |
Cleveland |
648th |
35.2% | 388,812 |
Columbus |
539th |
20.8% | 852,144 |
Cuyahoga Falls |
295th |
10.4% | 49,329 |
Dayton |
632nd |
32.7% | 140,939 |
Delaware |
256th |
9.4% | 38,193 |
Dublin |
46th |
2.9% | 44,442 |
Elyria |
559th |
22.1% | 53,944 |
Euclid |
554th |
21.9% | 47,698 |
Fairborn |
541st |
20.9% | 33,344 |
Fairfield |
184th |
7.0% | 42,589 |
Findlay |
437th |
16.0% | 41,237 |
Forest Park |
440th |
16.2% | 18,675 |
Gahanna |
151st |
5.9% | 34,691 |
Garfield Heights |
483rd |
18.2% | 28,122 |
Green |
290th |
10.2% | 25,741 |
Grove City |
161st |
6.4% | 39,266 |
Hamilton |
518th |
20.2% | 62,216 |
Hilliard |
82nd |
4.0% | 34,386 |
Huber Heights |
340th |
12.3% | 38,825 |
Hudson |
36th |
2.6% | 22,250 |
Kent |
635th |
33.1% | 29,771 |
Kettering |
328th |
11.9% | 55,567 |
Lakewood |
409th |
14.6% | 50,778 |
Lancaster |
506th |
19.6% | 39,732 |
Lebanon |
231st |
8.6% | 20,500 |
Lima |
599th |
25.8% | 37,592 |
Lorain |
589th |
25.4% | 63,731 |
Mansfield |
578th |
23.8% | 46,720 |
Maple Heights |
560th |
22.1% | 22,630 |
Marion |
538th |
20.8% | 36,399 |
Marysville |
252nd |
9.3% | 22,924 |
Mason |
28th |
2.3% | 32,317 |
Massillon |
471st |
17.7% | 32,320 |
Mayfield Heights |
271st |
9.9% | 18,841 |
Medina |
245th |
9.1% | 26,348 |
Mentor |
132nd |
5.3% | 46,933 |
Miamisburg |
364th |
13.0% | 20,042 |
Middletown |
581st |
24.1% | 48,350 |
Newark |
526th |
20.5% | 48,640 |
North Olmsted |
197th |
7.5% | 32,007 |
North Ridgeville |
143rd |
5.7% | 32,443 |
North Royalton |
116th |
4.8% | 30,325 |
Norwood |
532nd |
20.6% | 19,611 |
Oregon |
309th |
11.0% | 20,085 |
Oxford |
665th |
47.0% | 22,624 |
Painesville |
527th |
20.5% | 19,843 |
Parma Heights |
277th |
10.0% | 20,245 |
Parma |
250th |
9.3% | 79,871 |
Perrysburg |
120th |
5.0% | 21,327 |
Pickerington |
119th |
5.0% | 19,634 |
Piqua |
421st |
15.1% | 20,793 |
Portsmouth |
647th |
35.1% | 20,343 |
Reynoldsburg |
249th |
9.3% | 37,189 |
Riverside |
401st |
14.2% | 25,064 |
Rocky River |
121st |
5.1% | 20,273 |
Sandusky |
567th |
22.9% | 25,139 |
Shaker Heights |
228th |
8.6% | 27,749 |
Sidney |
410th |
14.6% | 20,777 |
Solon |
102nd |
4.5% | 23,068 |
South Euclid |
366th |
13.1% | 21,792 |
Springfield |
595th |
25.6% | 59,436 |
Stow |
140th |
5.6% | 34,743 |
Strongsville |
96th |
4.3% | 44,711 |
Sylvania |
168th |
6.7% | 18,857 |
Toledo |
604th |
26.5% | 279,455 |
Trotwood |
596th |
25.6% | 24,348 |
Troy |
310th |
11.1% | 25,694 |
Twinsburg |
165th |
6.7% | 18,849 |
Upper Arlington |
75th |
3.7% | 34,943 |
Wadsworth |
185th |
7.1% | 22,843 |
Warren |
644th |
34.6% | 40,244 |
Westerville |
175th |
6.8% | 38,604 |
Westlake |
135th |
5.4% | 32,387 |
White Oak |
355th |
12.7% | 18,875 |
Whitehall |
572nd |
23.5% | 18,749 |
Willoughby |
217th |
8.2% | 22,646 |
Wooster |
489th |
18.5% | 26,723 |
Xenia |
565th |
22.8% | 26,193 |
Youngstown |
653rd |
36.8% | 64,852 |
Zanesville |
614th |
28.5% | 25,378 |
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