Franklin County
Recent News About Franklin County
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in North Columbus News publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the North Columbus News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in North Columbus News publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 97.7% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers across North Columbus News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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2022: Franklin County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Franklin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.2%.
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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.
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Auditor Stinziano Reminds Shoppers to be Vigilant After Stores Fail Check
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano urged consumers to be vigilant after 8 of 10 area Dollar General stores failed a consumer inspection over the past two weeks.