Ohio
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Ohio
The Buckeye State features diverse geography from Lake Erie shore to Appalachian highlands. Known for manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace.
Capital: Columbus
Population: 11.71 million
Electoral Votes: 17
Governor: Mike DeWine (Republican)
Largest City: Columbus
State Website: ohio.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 3/1/1803
Minimum Wage: $10.45
Motto: “With God, all things are possible”
Nickname: The Buckeye State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 39.5 years
Male: 49%
Female: 51%
Economic Data
Average Income: $60,128
Income Rank: 32
Poverty Rate: 13.1%
Annual Budget: $74 billion
Largest Private Employer: Cleveland Clinic
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $191,400
Average Rent: $923
Property Tax Rate: 1.63%
Home Owners: 66.1%
Renters: 33.9%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 90.1%
Some College: 32.8%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 10.7%
Education Ranking: 26
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 42
Crime Rate: 309.1 per 100k
Population Density: 287.5 per sq mi