Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

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2024 Population

125,458

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

30.7

0.647% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

30.4%

2.22% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$46,373

1.06% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$243,800

5.45% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

62,572

0.0942% 1-year decline

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9.88% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (12,800 degrees awarded in 2023), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,976 degrees), and Xavier University (1,920 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was $243,800, and the homeownership rate was 30.4%.

Most people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 1 car per household.

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH borders Cincinnati (East) & Norwood Cities PUMA, OH, Cincinnati City (West) PUMA, OH, Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY, Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Outer) PUMA, KY, Hamilton County (North Central)--Sharonville, Blue Ash, Springdale & Reading Cities PUMA, OH, and Hamilton County (Central)--Forest Park, White Oak & Finneytown PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 125k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.2% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.03k people).

In 2024, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.98k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Spanish (4,247 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (789 households), and Hindi (610 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,828

Women

51.5%

60,930

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,758 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Citizenship

95.1%

2024 Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.1% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 1.84k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
46.1k ± 2.55k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.98k ± 929

5.3%

Hispanic Population

6.65k people

5.3% of the people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are hispanic (6.65k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,254 ± 865 people
China
854 ± 715 people
Guatemala
707 ± 651 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 1,254 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 854 and Guatemala with 707.

Foreign-Born Population

7.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.03k people

7.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.07k people

As of 2024, 7.2% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents (9.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 7.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,247 households (3.57%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
789 households (0.663%)
Hindi
610 households (0.512%)

9.88% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Spanish. 3.57% of the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,465 ± 310
Gulf War (2001-)
774 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
739 ± 288

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Economy

The economy of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH employs 62.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH were Restaurants & Food Services (6,789 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,446 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,416 people), and the highest paying industries were Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($230,705), Spectator sports ($192,053), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($128,546).

Males in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,655. The income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.505, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,260

Women

50%

31,312

Men

50%

The workforce of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2023 was 62,572 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

62.6k

2023 Value

−0.0942%

1 Year decline

± −0.0942%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.0942%, from 62.6k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Customer service representatives (2,091 people), Other managers (1,711 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.6k

2023 Value

−0.0942%

1 Year decline

± −0.0942%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.0942%, from 62.6k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,789 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,446 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,416 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,733

Median earning men ± $2,299

$32,222

Median earning women ± $2,590

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,923), Public Administration ($75,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,770).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($61,068), Public Administration ($54,172), and Wholesale Trade ($53,321).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH awarded 17,450 degrees. The student population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 26,298 male students and 33,645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (11,668 and 73.6%), Black or African American (1,483 and 9.36%), Asian (818 and 5.16%), and Hispanic or Latino (750 and 4.73%).

The largest universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (12,800 and 73.4%), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,976 and 11.3%), and Xavier University (1,920 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (1,207 and 6.92%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (684 and 3.92%), and General Business Administration & Management (591 and 3.39%).

The median tuition costs are $15,603 for private four year colleges, and $7,819 and $17,687 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 59,943 (43.9% men and 56.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 59,943 students enrolled in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,341 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
932 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
606 degrees awarded
General Finance
374 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 932 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
12,800 degrees awarded
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
1,976 degrees awarded
Xavier University
1,920 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Cincinnati-Main Campus with 12,800 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 7,194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, which is 0.701 times less than the 10,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11,668 degrees mean that there were 7.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,483 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,603) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,334) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,522) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.534% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (27.2k), Some college (25.7k), and Bachelors Degree (22.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was $243,800 in 2024, which is 0.733 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $231,200 to $243,800, a 5.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is 30.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$243,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,180

$17,784

Median Property Taxes

±$1,031

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

30.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 30.4% of the housing units in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 29.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,373

Median Household Income

± $2,230

58.5k

Number of Households

± 2,134

In 2024, the median household income of the 58.5k households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew to $46,373 from the previous year's value of $45,888.

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.505

2023 Wage GINI in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

0.515

2022 Wage GINI in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

In 2023, the income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 0.505 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.79% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (59.8%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
Walked (9.92%)

In 2024, 59.8% of workers in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who walked to work (9.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH (35.2k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 8.66% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

1,601 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 37.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.94%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

8.66%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH declined by 5.38% from 7.33% to 6.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.