Census: Population in Ohio, area counties grows, but only slightly

Apr. 6, 2012, Lancaster Eagle Gazette

By Jessica Alaimo
CentralOhio.com

Central Ohio continues to grow.

Franklin County and surrounding communities in Licking, Fairfield, Knox and Delaware counties all saw population increases between 2010 and 2011, according to estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Officials in Fairfield and Licking counties say Columbus commuters are driving the growth, and the population hikes are a boon to the local economies.

Read more in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette.