Franklin County
Recent News About Franklin County
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Employers in North Columbus News publication area filed 2,149 H-1B petitions throughout 2024
In 2024, 2,149 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the North Columbus News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Franklin County saw 9.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Franklin County, a 9.8% surge from 6.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Franklin County ranks 82nd highest in Ohio for per capita government transfer income at $9,516 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $9,516 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Ohio.
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Franklin County ranks eighth in Ohio for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Franklin County—ranking it eighth least dependent among Ohio counties.