Ohio Families & Marital Status
Statewide Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCities with Data
50
in Ohio
Highest Married-Couple %
70.5%
Dublin
Avg Single-Parent %
17.9%
across 50 cities
Family Demographics by City in Ohio
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS| Rank | City | Population | Married Couple % | Single Parent % | Avg Family Size | Median Family Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 906,480 | 31.6% | 20.2% | 2.3 | $80,217 |
| 2 | Cleveland | 367,523 | 18.7% | 26.5% | 2.1 | $48,917 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 309,595 | 24.5% | 18.7% | 2.1 | $73,589 |
| 4 | Toledo | 268,461 | 27.6% | 23.9% | 2.2 | $59,679 |
| 5 | Akron | 189,526 | 28.5% | 24.0% | 2.2 | $63,061 |
| 6 | Dayton | 136,741 | 22.5% | 26.2% | 2.1 | $55,743 |
| 7 | Parma | 80,131 | 40.1% | 20.0% | 2.3 | $81,794 |
| 8 | Canton | 70,105 | 25.7% | 26.8% | 2.3 | $51,381 |
| 9 | Lorain | 65,207 | 29.9% | 24.5% | 2.4 | $61,989 |
| 10 | Hamilton | 63,124 | 36.4% | 23.4% | 2.5 | $66,756 |
| 11 | Youngstown | 59,605 | 22.2% | 28.7% | 2.2 | $42,888 |
| 12 | Springfield | 58,410 | 28.8% | 26.9% | 2.3 | $57,326 |
| 13 | Kettering | 57,442 | 43.6% | 14.1% | 2.2 | $92,127 |
| 14 | Elyria | 52,833 | 33.6% | 21.1% | 2.3 | $67,141 |
| 15 | Cuyahoga Falls | 50,864 | 42.2% | 13.4% | 2.2 | $91,156 |
| 16 | Middletown | 50,607 | 32.4% | 24.9% | 2.4 | $67,715 |
| 17 | Newark | 50,393 | 39.5% | 20.3% | 2.4 | $72,132 |
| 18 | Lakewood | 50,229 | 27.4% | 9.5% | 1.9 | $105,148 |
| 19 | Dublin | 49,031 | 70.5% | 7.5% | 2.7 | $178,792 |
| 20 | Euclid | 48,991 | 22.1% | 27.0% | 2.2 | $65,745 |
| 21 | Mansfield | 47,686 | 27.8% | 20.3% | 2.2 | $53,921 |
| 22 | Mentor | 47,215 | 52.4% | 12.7% | 2.3 | $110,138 |
| 23 | Beavercreek | 46,787 | 58.0% | 8.8% | 2.4 | $137,025 |
| 24 | Strongsville | 46,022 | 58.1% | 9.6% | 2.4 | $126,822 |
| 25 | Cleveland Heights | 44,694 | 35.5% | 15.5% | 2.2 | $101,634 |
| 26 | Fairfield | 44,597 | 46.9% | 17.0% | 2.4 | $90,832 |
| 27 | Huber Heights | 43,266 | 46.2% | 19.5% | 2.5 | $86,369 |
| 28 | Delaware | 43,168 | 53.3% | 15.5% | 2.5 | $109,551 |
| 29 | Grove City | 41,831 | 54.5% | 15.4% | 2.4 | $116,510 |
| 30 | Reynoldsburg | 41,032 | 38.9% | 21.4% | 2.4 | $91,483 |
| 31 | Lancaster | 40,902 | 41.2% | 19.3% | 2.4 | $71,809 |
| 32 | Findlay | 40,280 | 37.6% | 14.6% | 2.1 | $79,533 |
| 33 | Warren | 39,057 | 25.4% | 27.3% | 2.2 | $45,729 |
| 34 | Westerville | 38,543 | 58.7% | 12.5% | 2.4 | $135,441 |
| 35 | Hilliard | 36,560 | 60.3% | 11.4% | 2.6 | $144,772 |
| 36 | Upper Arlington | 36,319 | 62.2% | 7.4% | 2.5 | $202,236 |
| 37 | North Ridgeville | 36,043 | 55.8% | 16.0% | 2.6 | $105,625 |
| 38 | Marion | 35,771 | 34.6% | 22.6% | 2.5 | $54,642 |
| 39 | Gahanna | 35,438 | 53.1% | 15.2% | 2.4 | $123,522 |
| 40 | Lima | 35,304 | 26.2% | 28.2% | 2.4 | $49,700 |
| 41 | Brunswick | 35,284 | 49.8% | 15.4% | 2.4 | $103,316 |
| 42 | Mason | 35,148 | 66.4% | 9.9% | 2.7 | $145,498 |
| 43 | Fairborn | 34,506 | 35.4% | 17.3% | 2.1 | $78,356 |
| 44 | Stow | 34,317 | 54.3% | 11.0% | 2.4 | $112,757 |
| 45 | Westlake | 34,036 | 50.9% | 9.8% | 2.3 | $152,287 |
| 46 | Massillon | 32,177 | 39.5% | 19.8% | 2.3 | $71,063 |
| 47 | North Olmsted | 32,031 | 51.1% | 12.9% | 2.4 | $102,310 |
| 48 | North Royalton | 31,013 | 51.1% | 13.1% | 2.2 | $109,194 |
| 49 | Austintown | 30,215 | 36.5% | 17.0% | 2.1 | $70,399 |
| 50 | Bowling Green | 30,051 | 25.0% | 11.9% | 2.1 | $80,386 |
Family Life in Ohio
Family structure varies significantly across Ohio's cities. Among the top 50 cities by population with available data, Dublin has the highest share of married-couple households at 70.5%. The average single-parent household rate across these cities is 17.9%. These figures are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks household composition, family income, and household size at the city level.
Married-couple families tend to have higher median incomes than single-parent households. Family size, marital status, and household type are key indicators of community demographics and can influence local housing markets, school enrollment, and social services demand. Explore individual city pages for detailed breakdowns including children under 18, grandparent caregivers, and income by family type.