Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

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2022 Population

126,302

0.123% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ASherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AJ. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

30.3

1.34% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

30.4%

2.09% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$43,400

7.13% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$211,700

19.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,631

2% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH had a population of 126k people with a median age of 30.3 and a median household income of $43,400. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH declined from 126,458 to 126,302, a −0.123% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,510 to $43,400, a 7.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), and White (Hispanic) (1.68%).

9.38% 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.

95.2% 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 (12,161 degrees awarded in 2022), Xavier University (1,986 degrees), and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,885 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was $211,700, and the homeownership rate was 30.2%.

Most people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 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 126k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.24% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (9.14k people).

In 2022, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Spanish (3,856 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,267 households), and Hindi (599 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,922

Women

51.5%

61,208

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,130 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

95.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.2% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, 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)
59.5k ± 1.76k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.7k ± 1.92k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.18k ± 708

4.4%

Hispanic Population

5.56k people

4.4% of the people in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are hispanic (5.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,094 ± 809 people
India
986 ± 768 people
Guatemala
805 ± 694 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was China, the natal country of 1,094 Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 986 and Guatemala with 805.

Foreign-Born Population

7.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9.14k people

7.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.28k people

As of 2022, 7.24% of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH residents (9.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 7.34%, 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
3,856 households (3.22%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,267 households (1.06%)
Hindi
599 households (0.5%)

9.38% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Spanish. 3.22% 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
1,602 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
743 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
557 ± 174

Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH employs 62.6k people. The largest industries in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Restaurants & Food Services (7,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,398 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,225 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($216,529), Spectator sports ($184,458), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($126,503).

Males in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,602. The income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.515, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,731

Women

50.1%

29,602

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2020 was 59,333 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% 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

2022 Value

1 Year growth

± 2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 2%, from 61.4k 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 (2,020 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,646 people), and Cashiers (1,579 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.6k

2022 Value

1 Year growth

± 2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 2%, from 61.4k employees to 62.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,398 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,225 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

$39,405

Median earning men ± $3,044

$30,138

Median earning women ± $2,479

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($72,202), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,000), and Public Administration ($68,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($58,601), Manufacturing ($53,000), and Public Administration ($51,659).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

N/ASherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

N/AJ. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH awarded 16,857 degrees. The student population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 25,729 male students and 32,645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (11,666 and 73.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,463 and 9.27%), Asian (792 and 5.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (715 and 4.53%).

The largest universities in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (12,161 and 72.1%), Xavier University (1,986 and 11.8%), and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (1,885 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (1,300 and 7.71%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (625 and 3.71%), and General Business Administration & Management (567 and 3.36%).

The median tuition costs in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH are $16,166 for private four year colleges, and $7,470 and $17,279 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 58,374 (44.1% men and 55.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 58,374 students enrolled in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, 44.1% men and 55.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,164 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
982 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
540 degrees awarded
General Psychology
363 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 982 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
12,161 degrees awarded
Xavier University
1,986 degrees awarded
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
1,885 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Cincinnati-Main Campus with 12,161 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 6,776 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH, which is 0.672 times less than the 10,081 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11,666 degrees mean that there were 7.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,463 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 ($16,166) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,334) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.791% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.413% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.3k), Some college (26.4k), and Bachelors Degree (20.8k).

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 $211,700 in 2022, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $177,700 to $211,700, a 19.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is 30.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21 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.

Median household income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH is $43,400. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

Housing

Property

$211,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,841

$17,372

Median Property Taxes

±$1,046

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

30.2%

Homeownership

2022

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 30.2% 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 30.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County (South) PUMA, OH with a value of $146,754, followed by Hamilton County (East)--Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Butler County (Southeast)--Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $122,007 and $114,556.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$43,400

Median Household Income

± $1,850

57.6k

Number of Households

± 1,990

In 2022, the median household income of the 57.6k households in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew to $43,400 from the previous year's value of $40,510.

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

0.515

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

0.506

2021 Wage GINI in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH

In 2022, the income inequality in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was 0.515 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.6% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (61.1%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Walked (10.3%)

In 2022, 61.1% of workers in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who walked to work (10.3%).

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

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% 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 (35.8k out of 118k 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 Hispanic.

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

92.9% of the population of Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 26.3% on Medicaid, 8.55% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 37.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.14%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

26.3%

Medicaid

8.55%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH grew by 2.2% from 6.99% to 7.14%.

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.