Map of Ohio

The state of Ohio is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest.

About the map:

This map of Ohio State shows the state borders, states, state capital, county borders, counties, county seats and important cities.

County seats are indicated by a red circle, white circles indicate cities, and the capital of Ohio is indicated by a star in the red circle. The larger the city in terms of population, the larger the circle on the map and the larger the font of the city name.

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Key Facts:

The Great Seal of the State of Ohio	Flag of Ohio
Capital:	Columbus
Largest city:	Columbus
Largest metropolitan area:	Greater Cleveland
Largest county by population:	Franklin County
Largest county by area:	Ashtabula County
Area:	44,825 sq mi (116,096 km2)
Population (2025):	11,900,510[1]
Density:	280/sq mi (109/km2)
Dimensions:	Length 221 mi (355 km) Width 221 mi (355 km)
Latitude:	38°24′ N to 41°59′ N
Longitude:	80°31′ W to 84°49′ W
Elevation:	Highest elevation (Campbell Hill) - 1,549 ft (472 m) Lowest elevation (Ohio River) - 456 ft (139 m)
Official language:	De jure: None (De facto: English)
Religion (2021):[2]	46% - Protestantism 18% - Catholicism 2% - Judaism 1% - Hinduism 30% - Unaffiliated 3% - other religions
Racial/ethnic groups (2023):[1]	76% White 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 13.6% Black or African American 2.8% Two or more races 3.1% Asian 0.4% Native American or Alaska Native 0.1% Pacific Islander
Median household income (2024):	$71,389[1]
USPS abbreviation:	OH
ISO 3166 code:	US-OH
Time zone:	UTC−05:00 (Eastern) Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
The Official Website of the State of Ohio:	ohio.gov

About the State of Ohio

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty U.S. states, it is the 34th-largest by area. With a population of nearly 11.9 million, Ohio is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated state. Its capital and largest city is Columbus, with the Columbus metropolitan area, Greater Cincinnati, and Greater Cleveland being the largest metropolitan areas. Ohio is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest.

Where is the state of Ohio in the United States of America?

The state takes its name from the Ohio River, whose name in turn originated from the Seneca word ohiːyoʼ, meaning "good river", "great river", or "large creek". Ohio was admitted to the Union on March 1, 1803, as the 17th state, and the first under the Northwest Ordinance.

Geography

Ohio's geographic location has proven to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. The state's northern border is formed by Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes. The land area of Ohio is approximately 40,987 square miles (106,156 km²), while its total area, including inland water, is about 44,825 square miles (116,100 km²). The highest point in Ohio is Campbell Hill, at 1,549 feet (472 m) above sea level, located in Logan County. The lowest point is the Ohio River, at 456 feet (139 m).

The state can be divided into five distinct physiographic regions:

• Allegheny Plateau – covering the eastern and southeastern portions of the state
• Till Plains – part of the larger Central Lowlands, covering much of western Ohio
• Huron-Erie Lake Plains – a flat region in the northwest near Lake Erie
• Bluegrass Region – a small area in the south-central part of the state
• Lake Plains – located along the shoreline of Lake Erie

Major Rivers in Ohio

Major Lakes in Ohio

History

Long before European contact, Ohio was inhabited by various indigenous peoples, including mound-building cultures such as the Adena (c. 800 BCE–100 CE), Hopewell (c. 100 BCE–500 CE), and Fort Ancient cultures. By the 17th century, the region was inhabited by tribes including the Shawnee, Miami, Wyandot, Delaware (Lenape), and others.

Following the French and Indian War, the British gained control of the region through the Treaty of Paris of 1763. After the American Revolutionary War, the Ohio territory became part of the Northwest Territory established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. On March 1, 1803, Ohio became the 17th state admitted to the Union, with Chillicothe serving as the first state capital. The capital was moved to Zanesville from 1810 to 1812, back to Chillicothe until 1816, and then permanently to Columbus.

During the 19th century, Ohio grew rapidly due to canal construction, including the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal, which connected the state to broader markets. Ohio played a major role in the Civil War as a strong Union state, providing more than 300,000 soldiers to the Union Army.

Demographics

According to the 2020 United States Census, Ohio had a population of 11,799,448. The racial composition of the state included approximately 77.6% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 2.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American. The state's population density is about 282 people per square mile.

The largest cities in Ohio by population are:

1. Columbus – the state capital and largest city
2. Cleveland – located on the southern shore of Lake Erie
3. Cincinnati – located on the Ohio River in the southwest
4. Toledo – situated at the western end of Lake Erie
5. Akron – historically known as the "Rubber Capital of the World"

Government and Politics

Ohio's government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the Governor. The Ohio General Assembly is the state's legislature, consisting of the 33-member Ohio Senate and the 99-member Ohio House of Representatives. The Ohio Supreme Court is the state's highest court, consisting of seven justices.

Ohio is a bellwether state in national politics and has been a key swing state in many presidential elections. The state has voted for the winner of all but two presidential elections from 1964 to 2016. Ohio sends 15 representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives and has two U.S. senators.

Economy

Ohio has a diverse economy. As of recent estimates, Ohio's gross state product is among the largest in the United States. Key industries include manufacturing, financial services, food processing, agriculture, and biomedical research. The state is a major producer of steel, rubber products, automobiles, and machinery.

Major Ohio-based Fortune 500 companies include Procter & Gamble (Cincinnati), Kroger (Cincinnati), Marathon Petroleum (Findlay), Progressive (Mayfield Village), Nationwide (Columbus), and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Akron).

Agriculture also plays a significant role, with soybeans, corn, dairy products, and hogs being leading products. Ohio ranks among the top states in the nation for the production of poultry and eggs.

Education

Ohio has a well-developed public education system overseen by the Ohio Department of Education. The state is home to several major public universities, including:

• The Ohio State University – located in Columbus, one of the largest universities in the U.S. by enrollment
• University of Cincinnati
• Ohio University – located in Athens, the oldest university in the state, founded in 1804
• Kent State University
• Miami University – located in Oxford
• Bowling Green State University

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland is a notable private research university, as is Oberlin College, one of the oldest coeducational liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Culture and Sports

Ohio is home to numerous professional sports teams, including the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL, the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds of MLB, and the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL. Major League Soccer is represented by the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Reds, established in 1869, are recognized as the oldest professional baseball team in the United States.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, reflecting the state's deep connections to American cultural institutions. Ohio has produced notable figures in aviation and space exploration, including the Wright Brothers, Neil Armstrong (the first person to walk on the Moon), and John Glenn.

Symbols

Ohio has several official state symbols:

• State nickname: The Buckeye State
• State motto: "With God, all things are possible"
• State bird: Northern cardinal
• State flower: Scarlet carnation
• State tree: Ohio buckeye
• State mammal: White-tailed deer
• State insect: Ladybug
• State gemstone: Ohio flint

Ohio's flag, adopted in 1902, is unique among U.S. state flags, being the only non-rectangular one. It is a swallowtail design known as the Ohio burgee, designed by John Eisenmann.

Major cities in Ohio

• Columbus
• Cleveland
• Cincinnati
• Toledo
• Akron

• Dayton
• Parma
• Canton
• Lorain
• Hamilton

• Youngstown
• Springfield
• Kettering
• Elyria
• Cuyahoga Falls

• Middletown
• Lakewood
• Newark
• Euclid
• Dublin

Counties in Ohio

There are 88 counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.

List of counties in Ohio

Ohio County Map

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References

1. ^ QuickFacts Ohio. U.S. Census Bureau.
2. ^ "American Values Atlas: Religious Tradition in Ohio". Public Religion Research Institute.