Ohio
Capital: Columbus · Midwest · The Buckeye State
State Statistics
| Population | 11.80M |
| GDP | — |
| Area | 116,098 km² |
| Capital | Columbus |
| Largest City | Columbus |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Ohio
Ohio is a Great Lakes state anchoring the industrial Midwest, birthplace of seven US presidents and the Wright Brothers, and home to a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and agriculture.
Major Cities
Columbus
Columbus is Ohio's capital and largest city, home to The Ohio State University's massive campus and a diversified economy spanning government, healthcare, finance, and a nationally recognized food ...
Cleveland
Cleveland anchors the northern Ohio coast on Lake Erie, celebrated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Clinic health system, and a downtown revitalized by sports and the arts.
Cincinnati
Cincinnati sits at the Ohio River's bend on the Kentucky border, known for its distinctive chili, craft brewing heritage, the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, and one of the Midwest's most architectura...
Key Industries
Manufacturing 17.5% GDP
Ohio is a top-five US manufacturing state, producing motor vehicles, steel, plastics, and aerospace components from a dense network of factories statewide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences 14.2% GDP
World-class medical systems including Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth anchor a healthcare sector that employs more Ohioans than any other industry.
Finance & Insurance 9.8% GDP
Columbus hosts major bank headquarters including Huntington, Fifth Third, and JPMorgan Chase operations, making Ohio a significant financial center.
Agriculture & Food Processing 5.3% GDP
Ohio ranks among the top states for corn, soybeans, and dairy, supported by extensive food processing operations from companies like Kroger and Campbell Soup.
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | Columbus | Public | 1870 | 61K |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | Private | 1826 | 12K |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Public Research University | 1819 | 48K |
| Miami University | Oxford | Public Research University | 1809 | 19K |