Census

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GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

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GOPC Comments on ‘Columbus Dispatch’ Population Series

The projected population numbers are sobering, but they are not destiny. There is much that we can do to bend the curve and maintain vibrant, prosperous communities. And that’s important because 60% of the state’s GDP is generated from counties that are expected to lose residents.

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New Census Numbers Show Ohio’s Population is Steady; but Long Term Outlook is More Complicated

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New Census Numbers Show Ohio’s Population is Steady; but Long Term Outlook is More Complicated

Concretely, those counties and regions that are not expected to experience long-term population growth should not be taking on any new long-term infrastructure costs in the form of new roads or new utilities.  We should not encumber future ratepayers with the costs of maintaining and repairing additional infrastructure.

Household incomes generally increased for Ohio Cities & Metros, Some Faster than Others

Household incomes generally increased for Ohio Cities & Metros, Some Faster than Others

Between 2000 to 2020, incomes grew at varying rates for US cities, metropolitan areas, and states. Ohio is no different, with most of its municipalities seeing increases in household incomes. While many Ohioans had higher incomes in 2020 than in 2000, these income gains were not spread evenly across the state and the speed at which incomes increased was not always consistent between municipalities across the observed time frame.

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Census Deadline is Fast Approaching, Completion Date Now September 30

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Census Deadline is Fast Approaching, Completion Date Now September 30

Back in March, we wrote about how the 2020 Census would be one of the most critical decennial counts in a generation, not just because of the apportionment of congressional representation, but also in determining how to allocate billions of dollars in federal funding that flows into states and communities each year.

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