Most Populated Cities in Ohio
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Ohio based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Columbus leads the ranking with a value of 906,480 and a population of 906,480.
The top three cities are Columbus (906,480), Cleveland (367,523), and Cincinnati (309,595). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Ohio.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Columbus | 906,480 | 906,480 |
| #2 | Cleveland | 367,523 | 367,523 |
| #3 | Cincinnati | 309,595 | 309,595 |
| #4 | Toledo | 268,461 | 268,461 |
| #5 | Akron | 189,526 | 189,526 |
| #6 | Dayton | 136,741 | 136,741 |
| #7 | Parma | 80,131 | 80,131 |
| #8 | Canton | 70,105 | 70,105 |
| #9 | Lorain | 65,207 | 65,207 |
| #10 | Hamilton | 63,124 | 63,124 |
| #11 | Youngstown | 59,605 | 59,605 |
| #12 | Springfield | 58,410 | 58,410 |
| #13 | Kettering | 57,442 | 57,442 |
| #14 | Elyria | 52,833 | 52,833 |
| #15 | Cuyahoga Falls | 50,864 | 50,864 |
| #16 | Middletown | 50,607 | 50,607 |
| #17 | Newark | 50,393 | 50,393 |
| #18 | Lakewood | 50,229 | 50,229 |
| #19 | Dublin | 49,031 | 49,031 |
| #20 | Euclid | 48,991 | 48,991 |
| #21 | Mansfield | 47,686 | 47,686 |
| #22 | Mentor | 47,215 | 47,215 |
| #23 | Beavercreek | 46,787 | 46,787 |
| #24 | Strongsville | 46,022 | 46,022 |
| #25 | Cleveland Heights | 44,694 | 44,694 |
| #26 | Fairfield | 44,597 | 44,597 |
| #27 | Huber Heights | 43,266 | 43,266 |
| #28 | Delaware | 43,168 | 43,168 |
| #29 | Grove City | 41,831 | 41,831 |
| #30 | Reynoldsburg | 41,032 | 41,032 |
| #31 | Lancaster | 40,902 | 40,902 |
| #32 | Findlay | 40,280 | 40,280 |
| #33 | Warren | 39,057 | 39,057 |
| #34 | Westerville | 38,543 | 38,543 |
| #35 | Hilliard | 36,560 | 36,560 |
| #36 | Upper Arlington | 36,319 | 36,319 |
| #37 | North Ridgeville | 36,043 | 36,043 |
| #38 | Marion | 35,771 | 35,771 |
| #39 | Gahanna | 35,438 | 35,438 |
| #40 | Lima | 35,304 | 35,304 |
| #41 | Brunswick | 35,284 | 35,284 |
| #42 | Mason | 35,148 | 35,148 |
| #43 | Fairborn | 34,506 | 34,506 |
| #44 | Stow | 34,317 | 34,317 |
| #45 | Westlake | 34,036 | 34,036 |
| #46 | Massillon | 32,177 | 32,177 |
| #47 | North Olmsted | 32,031 | 32,031 |
| #48 | North Royalton | 31,013 | 31,013 |
| #49 | Austintown | 30,215 | 30,215 |
| #50 | Bowling Green | 30,051 | 30,051 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Ohio?
Columbus ranks #1 for most populated cities in Ohio with a value of 906,480 and a population of 906,480.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Ohio?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Ohio. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Ohio compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Ohio's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.