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Take the 2011 CU Demographics Survey

Take the 2011 CU Demographics Survey

0 Walker / November 28, 2011 2:40 pm

Every year we conduct a demographics survey to get a better idea of who our readers are. The results of this survey help us to more accurately provide demographics information to our local advertisers and marketing partners and keeps Columbus… [Read More]

Columbus Workforce Commuting Changes Slightly Over Past 10 Years

Columbus Workforce Commuting Changes Slightly Over Past 10 Years

4 Walker / October 31, 2011 11:00 am

An article recently posted by Wendell Cox at NewGeography.com analyzes the trends in workforce commutes all over the US between 2000 and 2010. The general trends indicate that solo automobile commuting is still the dominant method of transportation, but many… [Read More]

Urban Columbus sees 45% Gain in YPs

Urban Columbus sees 45% Gain in YPs

40 Walker / April 2, 2011 8:00 am

According to an article published yesterday in USA Today, the population of young and educated people are on the rise in urban centers around the country: “Urban centers draw more young, educated adults“. According to 2010 Census data, the number… [Read More]

Columbus Reclaims Title of 15th Largest US City

24 Walker / March 30, 2011 11:00 am

Two summers ago, we reported that Columbus had slipped in status from the 15th largest city in the US to the 16th largest city when 2008 population estimates projected that Austin had surpassed us. One bit of information that we… [Read More]

Columbus Population Grew 10% From 2000 to 2010

2 Walker / March 13, 2011 10:30 am

The full results of the the 2010 census was released last week, and we’ve been analyzing the numbers and what they mean for our city, our region and our state. The city of Columbus grew from 711,470 to 787,033 over… [Read More]

Columbus Ranks 9th for Latino & Asian Growth

25 Walker / May 10, 2010 11:30 am

According to an article in yesterday’s Dispatch (“Latinos, Asians log big growth“) Columbus ranks in 9th place nationally for the largest percentage of increase in Latino and Asian populations. Between 2000 and 2008, the Latino population in the Columbus metro… [Read More]

Canal Winchester Upgrades from Village to City

15 Walker / April 28, 2010 1:00 pm

An interesting story by Robert Paschen in yesterday’s This Week News reveals that Canal Winchester will be officially transforming from a village into a city after the completion of the 2010 census: “Canal Winchester ready for ‘city’ status“. The population… [Read More]

PSA: Fill Out & Mail In Your Census Form

PSA: Fill Out & Mail In Your Census Form

4 Walker / April 9, 2010 3:00 pm

April 1st is known officially as “Census Day” but you still have 8 more days to send in your form and avoid the door-to-door visits that start on May 1st. The 2010 census is important for Central Ohio because it… [Read More]

200 Years of the Census in Ohio

200 Years of the Census in Ohio

10 jungaroo / March 9, 2010 3:30 pm

Community Research Partners released its fifth edition of Data Bytes (PDF), “Celebrating 200 Years of the Census in Ohio”. This Data Byte analyzes data for Ohio from the 1810, 1860, 1910, 1960, and 2000 censuses and the 2008 American Community… [Read More]

Where People in Ohio are Moving To and From

Where People in Ohio are Moving To and From

10 jungaroo / October 2, 2009 8:00 am

Community Research Partners has released Data Byte No. 4: Coming or Going? Ohio Population Migration Patterns. This Data Byte analyzes migration data from the IRS. CRP found that from 2007 to 2008, 407,288 people moved into Ohio from other parts… [Read More]

A Closer Look at Columbus Growth and Rail Transit

A Closer Look at Columbus Growth and Rail Transit

40 Walker / July 6, 2009 11:31 am

From the CBus Transit Blog: Census and Transit A few days ago the Census Bureau released some updated figures concerning the population of US cities. While Columbus continued to grow, it was surpassed by Austin, Texas and slipped from being… [Read More]

Columbus slides from 15th to 16th Largest City

Columbus slides from 15th to 16th Largest City

16 Walker / July 2, 2009 8:00 am

According to a new report from the US Census Bureau, the population of Columbus continued to grow at a rate of just over 1% over the past year, with an additional 8,024 people in the city limits. That brings the… [Read More]

Somali Population in Franklin Co. Estimated at 15k

Somali Population in Franklin Co. Estimated at 15k

15 jungaroo / April 27, 2009 3:00 pm

The second edition of Community Research Partners’ Data Bytes estimates the number of Somalis in Franklin County. CRP Data Bytes provide a snapshot of a topic of importance to our region and state today. Data Byte topics cover a wide… [Read More]

CU Annual User Demographics Survey

CU Annual User Demographics Survey

1 Walker / January 26, 2009 10:03 pm

It’s that time of year once again where we want to get to know you all a little bit better. We’re conducting our annual demographics survey so that we can keep track of our growing audience and make sure that… [Read More]

Ohio’s minority growth offsets population losses

3 Walker / May 1, 2008 9:58 am

The Plain Dealer wrote Ohio’s minority growth offsets population losses Posted by Robert L. Smith May 01, 2008 A Plain Dealer analysis of new census data found that minority communities surged in size in Ohio this decade, helping to offset… [Read More]