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The available work Force is certainly something to boast about in northwest Ohio. The Toledo metropolitan working age population is predicted to grow at a faster rate from 2000 to 2010 than the average United States growth rate. Northwest Ohio also offers a favorable mix of affordability, convenience and the charm of “small-town” living. Housing prices and cost-of-living routinely rank below the national average, and the commute time in the metropolitan area averages under 19 minutes.
Over 93 million people live within a 500-mile radius of northwest Ohio. This amount comprises 38% of the U.S. population and 37% of U.S. retail sales. Map_500 Mile Radius-Population Density-Major Highways
Area Population Overview
The City of Toledo, the seat of Lucas County, is the most urban community in
the region with the surrounding ten counties providing comfortable rural
and suburban communities. The population density below illustrates the
population density of northwest Ohio and southern Michigan. The northwest
Ohio counties include: Defiance; Erie; Fulton; Henry; Lucas; Ottawa; Paulding;
Sandusky;
Seneca; Williams and Wood. Monroe County, Michigan which is contiguous to Lucas
County contributes a fair share of labor market to the greater Toledo
area businesses. Over 12,000 Monroe County residents commute daily over the
border to Lucas County. Each dot represents 100 people. Map_Population
Density
Toledo
MSA comprises, Lucas, Fulton, Wood and Ottawa Counties
Ottawa County was officially added to the Toledo MSA June 2003
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Demographic Profiles
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2000 Census Data By County |
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Demographic Trends - Toledo MSA
The Toledo MSA, consisting of Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties, currently has a population of 659,188. The Toledo MSA's population grew 1.6% for the period of 1970 to 1980; decreased slightly by 0.4% for the period 1980 to 1990 and increased 0.7% from 1990 to 2000. Future projections show a growth rate of 2.1% for the period 2000 to 2015.
The population in Fulton County increased 2.0% from 1980 to 1990 and increased 9.3% from 1990 to 2000. The forecasted population growth from 2000 to 2010 is 1.0%. The forecasted growth from 2000 to 2015 is 4.1%.
Lucas County currently has a population of 455,054. Annual growth rates show a decrease of 2.6% for the period from 1970 to 1980; a decrease of 2.0% for the period from 1980 to 1990 and a slight decrease of 1.6% for the period of 1990 to 2000. An increase of 0.2% is predicted for the period 2000 to 2015.
Ottawa County currently has a population of 40,985. Ottawa County's population increased 2.3% for the period from 1980 to 2000. The forecasted growth from 2000 to 2015 is 0.5%.
Wood County's population increased 5.5% from 1980 to 1990 and also increased 6.9% from 1990 to 2000. The forecasted percentage change in population growth from 2000 to 2010 is 3.6%. The forecasted growth from 2000 to 2015 is 5.9%.
POPULATION - GREATER TOLEDO AREA (Map)
Demographic Trends - 11-COUNTY REGION
The population for the
11 County Northwest Ohio region increased 1.1% from 1990 to 2000. The region’s
population is projected to increase by 1.1% from 2000 to 2010. A 2.2% increase
is projected from 2000 to 2015.
Erie County is the largest of the non-MSA northwest Ohio counties with a population
of 79,551. Paulding County is the smallest with a population of 20,293. The
counties outside of the MSA projected to grow the fastest from 2000 to 2010
are Sandusky (12.3%), Henry (8.9%) and Defiance (4.3%) counties.
POPULATION-A REGION APPROACHING ONE MILLION IN SIZE
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AREA |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2005 Forecast |
2010 Forecast |
2015 Forecast |
Fulton |
37,751 |
38,500 |
42,084 |
41,700 |
42,500 |
43,800 |
Lucas |
471,741 |
462,400 |
455,054 |
456,500 |
456,900 |
460,000 |
City of Toledo |
354,635 |
332,943 |
313,619 |
313,959 |
309,327 |
308,585 |
Ottawa |
40,076 |
40,000 |
40,985 |
40,600 |
40,900 |
41,200 |
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Wood |
107,372 |
113,300 |
121,065 |
121,700 |
125,400 |
128,200 |
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Toledo MSA |
656,940 |
654,200 |
659,188 |
660,500 |
665,700 |
673,200 |
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Defiance |
39,987 |
39,400 |
39,500 |
41,200 |
41,200 |
41,600 |
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Erie |
79,655 |
76,800 |
79,551 |
79,200 |
79,500 |
80,700 |
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Henry |
28,383 |
29,100 |
29,210 |
31,100 |
31,800 |
32,600 |
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Ottawa |
40,076 |
40,000 |
40,985 |
40,600 |
40,900 |
41,200 |
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Paulding |
21,302 |
20,488 |
20,293 |
20,800 |
20,500 |
20,400 |
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Sandusky |
63,267 |
62,000 |
61,792 |
67,600 |
69,400 |
71,400 |
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Seneca |
61,901 |
59,700 |
58,683 |
55,600 |
53,700 |
51,900 |
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Williams |
36,369 |
37,000 |
39,188 |
38,400 |
38,700 |
39,200 |
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Total Region |
987,804 |
978,534 |
989,405 |
994,400 |
1,000,500 |
1,011,000 |
Source: 1980, 1990 & 2000 U.S. Bureau of Census and Ohio Data Users Center, Ohio Department of Development
Northwest Ohio has a blending of several different races and ethnicities. Whites comprise 86.3% of the population and African Americans represent 9.1%. Minor shifts in the racial composition have occurred over the last 20 years. From 1980 to 1990, the population of whites decreased by 1.2% while the African American population increased by 0.6%. From 1990 to 2000, the population of whites decreased by 2.3% while the African American population increased by 11.4%.
Population by Race for NW Ohio (Chart)
About
84% of high school students graduate in northwest Ohio compared to
the Ohio's rate of 83%. Students that continue on to higher education
include 51% in the Toledo MSA and 46% in Northwest Ohio. There are five
2-year and eight 4-year colleges and universities in the 11-county region
and nine colleges and universities within an hour drive of Toledo in
located in Michigan.
Income
Median
Household Income - In Nominal Dollars (not
adjusted for inflation)
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Area |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
Growth Based on Nominal Dollars from 1990 to 2000 |
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Lucas |
$17,726 |
$28,245 |
$38,004 |
34.6% |
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City of Toledo |
$16,200 |
$24,819 |
$32,546 |
31.1% |
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Wood |
$18,855 |
$31,197 |
44,442 |
42.5% |
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Fulton |
$18,648 |
$31,890 |
$44,074 |
38.2% |
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Toledo MSA |
$18,410 |
$30,444 |
$39,902 |
31.1% |
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Defiance |
$19,513 |
$31,505 |
$44,938 |
42.6% |
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Erie |
$19,130 |
$30,470 |
$42,746 |
40.3% |
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Henry |
$18,346 |
$31,032 |
$42,657 |
37.5% |
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Ottawa |
$18,570 |
$31,360 |
$44,224 |
41.0% |
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Paulding |
$18,869 |
$28,345 |
$40,327 |
42.3% |
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Sandusky |
$18,392 |
$29,060 |
$40,584 |
40.0% |
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Seneca |
$17,524 |
$26,988 |
$38,037 |
40.9% |
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Williams |
$17,566 |
$28,451 |
$40,735 |
43.2% |
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Total Region |
$18,427 |
$30,020 |
$41,572 |
38.5% |
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State of Ohio |
$17,754 |
$28,706 |
$40,956 |
42.7% |
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United States |
$17,710 |
$30,056 |
$41,994 |
39.7% |
Source: 1980,
1990 & 2000 U.S. Bureau of Census
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