COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is on track to drop from being the 7th most populous state to 9th by 2030, according to projections from the Ohio Department of Development. WBNS 10-TV reports that the shift reflects a broader migration wave — many residents are exiting the state in search of better job prospects, warmer climates, and more favorable tax or policy environments.
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Population by the Numbers
- Over 2050, Ohio is expected to lose more than 675,000 people as deaths outpace births.
- Only 14 of 88 counties are currently seeing growth; the rest are in decline.
- In contrast, several central Ohio counties are bucking the trend:
- Union County up 10.4%
- Delaware County up 7.7%
- Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, Madison…