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Libraries in Ohio

722 libraries in 537 cities and 88 counties · Data as of 09/30/2024

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Libraries in Ohio at a glance

  • With a population of 11,810,293, Ohio has 722 libraries (0.61 per 10,000 people).
  • Per person, that is 23% above the national rate (0.50 per 10,000).
  • It ranks 5th among the states by number of libraries.
  • The largest group is Branch Library (67%), ahead of Public Library and Main Library.
  • Cleveland (28), Columbus (18) and Cincinnati (17) have the most, 9% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are in Ohio?
There are 722 libraries in Ohio in our data as of 09/30/2024.
Which Ohio cities have the most libraries?
Cleveland (28), Columbus (18), Cincinnati (17), Toledo (14), Akron (10).