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The Ohio Department of Development's Office of Policy Research and Strategic Planning collects and publishes the most current government numbers related to Ohio. Economic and Census data for Ohio and its 88 counties is revised and updated on a monthly and annual basis.

Business & Industry - Updated Table 9, INC 500 Private Companies/Ohio Based list
Table 9, INC 500 Private Companies/Ohio Based list housed within our Major Employers Report, Section 2 has been update 08-2011. This was taken from their issue of the September magazine. The Link for this is: Section 2: Ranked by Revenues or Market Value.
(September 2011)

Business & Industry - International Corporate Investment in Ohio Operations
This Report contains a listing of international enterprises that have an investment or managerial interest within the State of Ohio. The report contains graphical summaries of international firms in Ohio and alphabetical company listings sorted into three categories: company name, country of ultimate parent, and county location. The enterprises listed in this directory have 5 or more employees at individual locations.  This publication can be found in the Business & Industry section of our site.
(August 2011)

Population & Housing - Housing Unit and Group Quarters Counts for Governmental Units: 2010
This publicationcontains the 2010 Total Population showing how many individuals are in households and group quarters. Group quarters include institutionalized and non-institutionalized individuals. You will also find Housing Units which show Total Occupied Units as well as units that are owned, rented or vacant.
(August 2011)

Population & Housing - Charting Ohio's Changes
The report is a demographic snapshot of Ohio. New data, drawn from the recently released 2010 decennial census produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, was put together with data from previous censuses to show how the face of Ohio is changing and how these changes compare to the U.S.
(July 2011)

Business & Industry - Insurance Industry
Ohio's insurance industry (NAICS 524) provided ser-vices valued at close to $17.7 billion in 2009 – nearly 4.2 percent of the U.S. total, and ranking the state eighth in the nation. The $17.7 billion represents 3.8 percent of Ohio’s Gross Domestic Product. This is greater than the insurance industry’s 3.0 percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product, indicating a concentration of the industry here.
(June 2011)

Business & Industry -County Indicators
Data in the County Indicators Report is presented by topic, The reader can quickly compare a county’s relative position to its neighbors. Maps for this report can be found at the following links: Ohio County Indicator Maps or Report Reference Maps. In its companion publication, County Profiles data is presented by geography with data for one county combined in a concise, five-page format. These two reports allow you to analyze county demographic and economic data in the way that best suits your needs.
(June 2011)

Business & Industry - Polymer Snapshot
Home to over 1200 establishments, the rubber & plastics industry is a preeminent Ohio employer, centered in the Akron area. Ohio's plastic and rubber products industry (NAICS 326) produced goods with a net addition to the economy of $4.0 billion in 2008 – about 7.4 percent of the U.S. total, and ranking the state first in the nation
(May 2011)

Population & Housing - Poverty Report
This report provides a general description of trends and variations in poverty in Ohio. Four sections follow this introduction and executive summary. The first shows how poverty rates in Ohio have changed over time, and compares them with rates for the nation. Comparisons and variations with contemporary unemployment rates and inflation-adjusted per capita income are discussed. The second notes variation between counties and other kinds of geographic areas. The third shows variations and trends in poverty rates by social circumstances and personal characteristics such as employment history, public assistance, education, household and family type, age, race, and Hispanic status. The fourth is an appendix with detailed tables and discussions of the measurement of poverty and income inequality. The graphs and many of the discussions herein are based on, and refer to, the appendix tables.
(April 2011)

County Trends- 2011 Ohio County Profiles
The 2011 Ohio County Profiles, present a statistical compendium of selected demographic and economic characteristics associated with business and industry activity, and the amenities and services for Ohio and its eighty-eight counties. This publication provides users with a current statistical overview of Ohio that may be used for business decisions or policy making by business developers, researchers, planners, government leaders, social service agencies as well as the general public.
(April 2011)

Population & Housing - 2010 Census Counts
The 2010 Census Population Counts for Ohio Counties, Cities, Villages and Townships. The benchmark population counts for 2010, 2000, and 1990 are listed by county for each of Ohio cities, villages and townships. Cuyahoga County is the largest county with 1,280,122, while the largest city is Columbus at 787,033, and the largest township is West Chester Township in Warren County with 60,958.

Business & Industry - Motor Vehicle Industry Report
1,100,000 cars and trucks were assembled in Ohio in 2010 – the second largest output of all the states. This report describes the size, location and trends of motor vehicle industry manufacturing establishments in our state. There are profiles of Honda, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, who combined to produce over 1.1 million cars and light trucks. Multi-year data are provided, as well as, an analysis of trends impacting high-volume assemblers and hundreds of Ohio-based suppliers. An Input-Output model of Ohio’s economy suggests that 398,000 people depend upon the motor vehicle industry cluster for their jobs and income.

Business & Industry - Ohio Private Investment Survey
The Ohio Department of Development annually compiles a database on announced business expansions and attractions. The database is gathered in a year long process of surveys of state agencies, chambers of commerce, and local development agencies. These projects are submitted to Site Selection Magazine which annually ranks states based on the number of qualifying projects. State rankings are usually published in early March.

Economy  - Gross Domestic Product of Ohio 
Detailed Sector Reports of the Value Added by Ohio Industry.
Provides rankings of Ohio and its industries in national and global markets. Ten year trend analysis included .
(January 2011)

Economy  - Ohio Profile 
Concise description of State economy with monthly updates from state and federal reports.
(December 2010)

Business & Industry  - Motor Vehicle Snapshot 
Ohio is second in the nation for the production of Motor Vehicle.
Summary of production and employment trends and a map of significant locations in the state.
(November 2010)