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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Ohio? Where cities and towns in Ohio have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 44.2% increase in the Hispanic population in Ohio.
The 10 Cities In Ohio With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Ohio with the largest hispanic/latino population? Lorain took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Ohio for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Ohio ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Ohio or the safest places in Ohio.
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Population: 65,051
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.8%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,083
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.76%
More on Lorain: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,831
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.2%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,130
Percent Change Since 2010: 62.22%
More on Campbell: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,311
% Hispanic/Latino: 25.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,225
Percent Change Since 2010: 37.83%
More on Painesville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,204
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.83%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,230
Percent Change Since 2010: -1.91%
More on Willard: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,954
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.44%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,463
Percent Change Since 2010: -6.7%
More on Fremont: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,291
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.43%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,629
Percent Change Since 2010: 119.84%
More on Brooklyn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,785
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.32%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,831
Percent Change Since 2010: 45.55%
More on Fostoria: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,155
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,423
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.64%
More on Defiance: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,004
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.34%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,669
Percent Change Since 2010: 72.08%
More on Whitehall: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,561
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.27%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 738
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.42%
More on New Carlisle: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Ohio With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Ohio.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 244 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 27.8% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Lorain took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Salem was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Ohio ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Ohio
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Ohio according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Ohio:
- Salem
- Milford
- Brecksville
For more Ohio reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Ohio
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorain | 27.8% |
| 2 | Campbell | 27.2% |
| 3 | Painesville | 25.72% |
| 4 | Willard | 19.83% |
| 5 | Fremont | 15.44% |
| 6 | Brooklyn | 14.43% |
| 7 | Fostoria | 14.32% |
| 8 | Defiance | 14.12% |
| 9 | Whitehall | 13.34% |
| 10 | New Carlisle | 13.27% |
| 11 | Wauseon | 12.75% |
| 12 | Ashtabula | 12.75% |
| 13 | Cleveland | 12.22% |
| 14 | Youngstown | 11.4% |
| 15 | Springdale | 11.31% |
| 16 | Napoleon | 9.99% |
| 17 | New Philadelphia | 9.58% |
| 18 | Forest Park | 9.54% |
| 19 | Elyria | 9.41% |
| 20 | Oregon | 8.87% |
| 21 | Toledo | 8.82% |
| 22 | Hamilton | 8.47% |
| 23 | Norwalk | 8.4% |
| 24 | Ada | 8.25% |
| 25 | Struthers | 8.09% |
| 26 | Oberlin | 8.05% |
| 27 | Findlay | 7.92% |
| 28 | Sharonville | 7.85% |
| 29 | Sandusky | 7.63% |
| 30 | Port Clinton | 7.48% |
| 31 | Moraine | 7.47% |
| 32 | Geneva | 7.25% |
| 33 | Fairfield | 7.12% |
| 34 | Parma | 7.1% |
| 35 | Orrville | 7.04% |
| 36 | Clyde | 6.9% |
| 37 | Reynoldsburg | 6.81% |
| 38 | Middleburg Heights | 6.81% |
| 39 | Parma Heights | 6.7% |
| 40 | Upper Sandusky | 6.65% |
| 41 | North Ridgeville | 6.63% |
| 42 | Bowling Green | 6.52% |
| 43 | Columbus | 6.52% |
| 44 | North Olmsted | 6.3% |
| 45 | Amherst | 6.28% |
| 46 | Sheffield Lake | 6.24% |
| 47 | Bellevue | 6.17% |
| 48 | Mayfield Heights | 6.11% |
| 49 | Norwood | 5.89% |
| 50 | Grafton | 5.82% |
| 51 | Brook Park | 5.8% |
| 52 | Garfield Heights | 5.49% |
| 53 | Maumee | 5.2% |
| 54 | Lima | 5.16% |
| 55 | Monroe | 5.04% |
| 56 | Wapakoneta | 5.01% |
| 57 | Dayton | 4.95% |
| 58 | Rossford | 4.93% |
| 59 | West Carrollton | 4.92% |
| 60 | Fairview Park | 4.85% |
| 61 | Riverside | 4.8% |
| 62 | Canton | 4.75% |
| 63 | Bedford Heights | 4.75% |
| 64 | Pataskala | 4.73% |
| 65 | Franklin | 4.71% |
| 66 | Springfield | 4.7% |
| 67 | Sylvania | 4.67% |
| 68 | Middletown | 4.57% |
| 69 | Columbiana | 4.48% |
| 70 | Grandview Heights | 4.47% |
| 71 | Lakewood | 4.46% |
| 72 | Van Wert | 4.42% |
| 73 | Cincinnati | 4.39% |
| 74 | Dover | 4.33% |
| 75 | Avon | 4.27% |
| 76 | Perrysburg | 4.19% |
| 77 | Vermilion | 4.17% |
| 78 | Hilliard | 4.14% |
| 79 | Cheviot | 4.12% |
| 80 | Marion | 4.12% |
| 81 | Steubenville | 4.1% |
| 82 | Loveland | 4.1% |
| 83 | Medina | 4.1% |
| 84 | Reading | 4.09% |
| 85 | Brunswick | 3.97% |
| 86 | Centerville | 3.89% |
| 87 | Dublin | 3.82% |
| 88 | Montgomery | 3.76% |
| 89 | Granville | 3.75% |
| 90 | Zanesville | 3.74% |
| 91 | Bexley | 3.73% |
| 92 | Mason | 3.64% |
| 93 | Tiffin | 3.63% |
| 94 | Marysville | 3.63% |
| 95 | Fairborn | 3.62% |
| 96 | Bryan | 3.6% |
| 97 | Delphos | 3.59% |
| 98 | Warren | 3.57% |
| 99 | North Royalton | 3.54% |
| 100 | Beachwood | 3.53% |
