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Demographics
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Demographic Overview
Miami County is located in the northern portion of the Greater Dayton Region in West Central Ohio, USA. Best known for the invention of flight by the Wright Brothers, the Region has continued its rich history in technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing. More than 600 aerospace-related defense contractors and R&D organizations thrive in the region. The region boasts more than 250 advanced automotive component manufacturers for nearly all the major automotive companies. Due to the presence of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the region is home to approximately 25,000 scientists, engineers, computer specialist and skilled technicians.
The region is located in the nation's tenth largest "90-minute" land market. More than 5.6 million people live within a 90-minute radius of the region and 61% of the U.S. population lies within 600 miles. Region is also served by four interstates (I-70, I-71, I-75 and I-675) and two limited access highways, making it easy to move your product anywhere in the global marketplace.
Ranked as one of the “Most affordable housing markets,” by the National Association of Home Builders Housing Index, the region offers diverse housing from historic districts to modern subdivisions. In fact the region was recently ranked “Among the best places to live in the U.S. “ The Median Household Income for Miami County residents in 1999 was $44,109, which is above the Ohio and National averages.
Miami County and the region offer a wide variety of first-class educational and training opportunities. Our technical schools and colleges are looked upon as “model programs” that have become the benchmark in their respective educational markets. In total, twenty five institutions of higher learning are located within about an hour drive of Miami County.
While Miami County and the Greater Dayton Region are well known as a great place to work, the region is also a great place for recreation and play. Enjoy a high school football game on Friday night and a nearby college or professional sport on Saturday afternoon. From little league to biking, from hiking to theater-- the cultural and recreational opportunities are here in Miami County!
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Population and Household Data
- Miami County (pop 98,868) is part of the Greater Dayton Ohio region. The Dayton Region is comprised of 12 counties with a total population of approximately 1.2 million people. The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) which includes the central 4 counties in the region, has a population just under 1 million.
- The Dayton MSA is Ohio’s 4th largest in population. It also ranks 4th largest in the number of households, total effective buying income and total retail sales.
- The MSA also ranks 51st in population and 52nd in households among all U.S. MSA’s.
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Population, Miami County (Per 2000 Census)
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98,868
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1,859
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2,586
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20,738
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1,134
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9,221
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21,999
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4,645
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37,611
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Workforce Labor Info.
- Miami County Civilian Labor Force - 51,400
- Region (40-miles of county seat) - Total Labor Force of 397,744
- MSA Civilian Labor Force – 476,267
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Income & Rankings
The Region offers a large population base with an effective buying income of $16.7 billion.
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Ohio
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U.S.
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958,696
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51
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367,000
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52
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$16.7 Billion
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$10.2 Billion
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48
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Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Population U.S. Rank among 270 MSA’s
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Miami County’s wage and income statistics are above the Ohio and National averages:
- Median Household Income $44,109
- Per capita income $21,669
- Median household income $44,109
- Median family Income is $51,169
- Persons at or below poverty 5.1%
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Cost of Living
Miami County and the region benefit from a cost of living index slightly below the national average.
- Troy, the Miami county seat, = 97.1 with U.S. average = 100
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Housing & Home Ownership
- 79.1% of homes were built prior to 1980
- 20.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 2000
- 68.6% of homes are owned by occupant, 26.2% rentals
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units is $109,600
- Median gross rent is $522 per month
- Miami County’s homeownership rate is above average at 72.3% with a median housing value of $109,600.
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Education, Colleges & Universities
The region boasts nine 4-year and three 2-year colleges offering a wide variety of certificates and
advanced degrees. Within a 60-mile radius, the offerings grow to twenty six institutions offering
degrees in advanced technologies, biomedicine, research, and information technologies.
Additional Miami County Education Statistics:
- 82.6% High School graduate or higher
- 26.5% Some College or Associate Degree
- 16.3% Bachelor's degree or higher
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Additional Demographic Data
Comparison US Census data: Miami County to Ohio
Taxation, Worker’s Compensation, Wage, Company Data and General Data
Miami County - Dayton Regional Profile - Adobe PDF
Miami County Profile by Ohio State University - Adobe PDF
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For more information contact 
Miami County Economic Development Department
Hobart Center for County Government
510 W. Water Street, Troy, OH 45373
Phone (937) 440-8110, Fax (937) 440-8124
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