Archives for "population"

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]

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]

Deja Vu: Columbus Grows, Other Ohio Cities Shrink

Deja Vu: Columbus Grows, Other Ohio Cities Shrink

21 Walker / March 19, 2009 11:51 am

Its time for your regularly scheduled growth update from The Dispatch: “Central Ohio continues to grow“. Feel like you’re having a bit of Deja Vu? That’s because you are. July 2008: Columbus Grows, Rest of Ohio Shrinks March 2008: Columbus… [Read More]

Downtowners: Who They Are and How They Live

201 jungaroo / December 17, 2008 12:00 pm

We just released the first edition of CRP (Community Research Partners) Data Bytes. Once every two months, we will take a snapshot of a topic pertinent to what is going on in our region and state. Data Byte topics will… [Read More]

Census shows how Columbus suburbs stack up

7 Walker / December 9, 2008 12:01 pm

The Dispatch wrote Census shows how suburbs stack up Tuesday, December 9, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS Of the seven largest suburbs in Franklin County, Reynoldsburg is the most diverse and Upper Arlington is home to the most residents working from… [Read More]

Poverty continues to extend to suburban outskirts

52 Walker / September 3, 2008 11:22 am

The Dispatch wrote Poverty extends to outskirts Wednesday, September 3, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS Delaware County is Ohio’s fastest-growing, but pockets of poverty exist there and are increasing, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released last week. There were 1,428… [Read More]

Columbus grows while rest of Ohio shrinks

45 / July 10, 2008 9:08 am

The Dispatch wrote Columbus grows while rest of Ohio shrinks Thursday, July 10, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS Lately, census numbers rarely have been kind to Cleveland. Today, one is downright gloomy. According to U.S. Census estimates to be released today,… [Read More]