Largest Cities in Ohio
Ohio’s population is largely concentrated in its three major metropolitan hubs—Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati—known colloquially as the “3 C’s.” Columbus has seen significant growth in recent years, solidifying its position as the largest city in the state and one of the fastest-growing in the Midwest. The following table ranks the top 10 largest cities in Ohio based on the most recent available population estimates.
| Rank | City | County | Population (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | Franklin | 907,971 |
| 2 | Cleveland | Cuyahoga | 361,607 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | Hamilton | 309,513 |
| 4 | Toledo | Lucas | 266,301 |
| 5 | Akron | Summit | 188,509 |
| 6 | Dayton | Montgomery | 135,944 |
| 7 | Parma | Cuyahoga | 79,358 |
| 8 | Canton | Stark | 69,380 |
| 9 | Lorain | Lorain | 65,365 |
| 10 | Hamilton | Butler | 62,900 |