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Ohio
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Ohio is 11,594,163 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Ohio is ranked number 7 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 101.2% above the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Ohio is 44,825.7 square miles. There state is 91.2% land and 8.9% water. The population density in Ohio is 283.7 people per square mile (15th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 11,594,163 people ÷ 40,860.8 sq mi
Population Density = 283.7 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,594,163 (7th out of 56) | 11,536,504 (7th out of 56) | 11,353,140 (7th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 101.2% above avg | 106.5% above avg | 122.6% above avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 44,825.7 mi2 | 116,098 km2 | 28,688,396 acres | (34th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 40,860.8 mi2 | 105,829 km2 | 26,150,875 acres | (91.2%) |
| Water Area | 3,964.9 mi2 | 10,269 km2 | 2,537,521 acres | (8.9%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 283.7 (15th out of 56) | 282.3 (16th out of 56) | 277.8 (15th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 34.8% below avg | 32.1% below avg | 30.2% below avg |