Map of East North Central States, USA

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The East South Central, is one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions of the United States.

Map of East North Central USA States

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The East North Centralern United States consists of 12 states: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It is one of the nine census divisions of the United States. Popular cities in the East North Central States are Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus and Cleveland.

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  • List of East North Central United States

    StatePopulation 2020 EstimateAreaDensityLargest City
    Illinois12,812,50855,518.89 sq mi (143,793.3 sq Km)231/sq mi (89/sq Km)Chicago
    Indiana6,732,21935,826.08 sq mi (92,789.1 sq Km)186/sq mi (72/sq Km)Indianapolis
    Michigan10,077,33156,538.86 sq mi (146,435.0 sq Km)176/sq mi (68/sq Km)Detroit
    Ohio11,799,44840,860.66 sq mi (105,828.6 sq Km)285/sq mi (110/sq Km)Columbus
    Cleveland
    Wisconsin5,893,71854,157.76 sq mi (140,268.0 sq Km)107/sq mi (41/sq Km)Milwaukee

    U.S. East North Central States Facts

    Region NameEast North Central States
    CountryUnited States of America
    U.S. Census ClassificationMidwest - East North Central Division
    States Included Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin
    Number of States5
    Total Population (2025 est.)46-48 million
    Total Area400,000 sq mi (1.04 million km²)
    Most Populous StateIllinois
    Largest CityChicago, Illinois
    Major Cities Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Madison
    Capital Cities Springfield, Indianapolis, Lansing, Columbus, Madison
    Climate Humid continental with cold winters and warm summers
    Major Rivers Ohio River, Mississippi River, Illinois River, Wabash River
    Major Lakes Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior (Michigan border)
    Economic Profile Manufacturing, automotive industry, agriculture, healthcare, education
    Cultural Significance Industrial heartland, labor history, Great Lakes culture
    Time Zones UTC -5 (Eastern Time), UTC -6 (Central Time)
    Famous For Great Lakes, manufacturing hubs, Chicago skyline, Midwest culture

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