Central Ohio County Population Anomaly Insights
This briefing document outlines an analysis of population anomalies across 15 Central Ohio counties based on 2023 data. The total population for the region stands at 2.46 million, which is an increase of 18,500 people, or 0.76%, compared to the 3-year moving median of 2.43 million. This indicates a regional growth trend that exceeds the recent historical average.
The analysis highlights significant variations at the county level. Delaware, Franklin, and Union counties are the primary drivers of this growth anomaly. Delaware County recorded the largest absolute population increase over its 3-year median (+10,645), while Union County experienced the highest percentage growth anomaly at +4.1%. Conversely, five counties, including Hocking and Marion, show a negative deviation, with populations slightly below their 3-year moving median.