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Aging
Ohio Demographics (600kb)
This excerpt from the 2004-2007 Ohio State Plan on Aging Services covers changes in population, migration, location of older adults, centenarians, gender, ethnicity, language spoken at home, living arrangements, employment, education, marital status, finances, health for older adults age 65+, mobility and self-care, and grandparents raising grandchildren.
OSR Web Report: 2000 Census of Population Single Years of Age by Sex for Ohio Counties
This compilation from the Department of Development's Office of Strategic Research provides a breakdown of each county's population by age and gender.
Population Reference Bureau Datafinder
This database contains data on 95 demographic variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, the world as a whole, the United States as a whole and U.S. states.
Which U.S. States Are the 'Oldest'?
According to 2000 Census Data, Ohio is one of nine states with more than one million elderly residents each. These nine states are home to fully half of the nation's older population. This report breaks down by state the number of older residents and what percentage of the total population they comprise.
Statistics on the Aging Population from the U.S. Administration on Aging
The U.S. Administration on Aging provides extensive information on older Americans. Topics covered include age, sex, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, marital status, income, poverty, disability, and much more.
Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol and Drug Diagnoses Among Older Ohioans, SFY 2001-2004 (26kb)
The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services provides SFY 2001-2004 alcohol and other drug diagnosis trends among Ohioans ages 60 and above.
Residential and Prevention Claims for Older Ohioans, SFY 2003-2005 (26kb)
The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services examines SFY 2003-2005 residential and prevention claims processed for Medicaid and non-Medicaid services for clients ages 60 and above.
Alzheimer's Disease
MetLife Foundation Alzheimer's Survey: What America Thinks
The survey, "MetLife Foundation Alzheimer’s Survey: What America Thinks," was designed to gauge public perception of Alzheimer's. Findings suggest there is need for more understanding of the disease and for planning.
Appalachia
Ohio Appalachia County Profiles (308kb)
This report provides a composite view of all 29 counties generally located along the Ohio River and the hill counties of Southeast Ohio.
Demographic and Socioeconomic Change in Appalachia
This series of reports examines demographic, social and economic levels and trends in the 13 state Appalachia region. Each report uses data from the decennial census of 1990 and 2000, plus supplemental information from other data sources.
Behavioral Health Needs
Caregiving
Caregiving in the U.S.: Spotlight on Ohio
This study is a companion piece to a national survey of caregivers conducted for AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. The results in the report reflect an Ohio statewide telephone survey of 403 caregivers conducted October 21 through November 17, 2003.
Characteristics
Ohio Demographic Tables: 2000 Census Summary File 3 Data (375kb)
This compilation from the Department of Development's Office of Strategic Research provides a summary by county of Census 2000 data collected through completion of the Census Bureau's long form in 13 areas, including income, housing, ancestry, and disability.
Communities
Community Research Partners
CRP provides leadership and expertise in community data collection, evaluation, and research to inform positive change in communities within and outside of central Ohio. Their DataSource tool provides demographic, social indicator, and administrative records data that can be accessed in customized tables, graphs, and maps for a variety of geographic areas and age groups, including older adults.
Complete County Profiles
This report from the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Strategic Research provides a county-by-county comprehensive statistical overview, including population by age and poverty status
Disabilities
Disability Statistics
This online resource, maintained by Cornell University, provides a summary of the most recent demographic and economic statistics on the working-age (ages 21-64) population with disabilities.
Ohio’s Investment in Medicaid (81kb)
This fact sheet from the Arc, a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities, looks specifically at Ohio and its Medicaid enrollment of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
Projections of Ohio's Older Disabled Population (1996)
presents information on the future growth of Ohio's disabled older population, and calls for a long-range view of the planning and provision of long-term care services for that population.
Projections of Ohio's Older Disabled Population, 2015 - 2050
This report from the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University focuses on the growth of the older population overall, and on growth among the segment of the older people who will experience some limitation in their ability to perform basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and preparing meals.
Economy
EconoData.net
The system provides data for individual cities using Census 2000 data. It includes data for metropolitan central cities and metropolitan suburban places for 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000. Poverty data is presented for the intercensal years, 1993, 1995, 1997, and 1998.
Employment
Census Special Tabulation: Title V (66kb)
This special tabulation was prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor by the U.S. Census Bureau for the Senior Community Employment Program. It provides statistical data for individuals age 45 years and older, excluding those in the armed forces, who are at or below 125% of the federal poverty levels.
Ohio Workforce Informer
The Ohio Workforce Informer is a labor market information site for Ohio. Whether one is an employer, job seeker, student, researcher, or economic analyst, this interactive site provides the labor and economic information needed to make informed decisions.
Projected Population and Labor force Outlook for the 55 and Older Population in Ohio, 2005-2015: The Accelerated Graying of Ohio’s Population and Labor Force (113kb)
This report was produced by Senior Service America, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides community service and employment training opportunities for low-income older workers. SSAI is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to administer the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SSAI administers an equal opportunity program and is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This report was prepared entirely with grant funds from the Department of Labor. The opinions expressed in this report do not necessarily represent or reflect the policies of the Department of Labor.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
State Fact Sheets for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
This fact sheet from AARP provides national and Ohio specific data on the number of grandparent caregivers and the children they are raising; a comprehensive list of local programs, resources, and services; state foster care policies for kinship (grandparent and other relative) caregivers; information about key public benefit programs; important state laws; and national organizations that may be of help.
Health
Insurance Coverage for Ohio Children, Adults and Seniors
Published by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, this data brief shows that almost two-thirds of older Ohioans lack dental insurance, while almost half lack vision coverage. Survey results are based on the 2004 Ohio Family Health Survey results.
StateHealthFacts.org
This service of the Kaiser Family Foundation provides updated data on state health coverage, coverage trends and Medicaid spending.
Long-Term Care
Ohio Access 2004
Ohio Access is Ohio's Olmstead plan. It is the state's response to the voices for change-a strategic plan to improve long-term services and supports for people with disabilities.
Ten-Year Retrospective Look at Ohio's Long-Term Care System (310kb)
This report from the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University examines the state's shift in the way older Ohioans receive long-term care from 1992 to 2001. The findings indicate that Ohio has begun to change its approach to delivering long-term care.
Longevity
Americans Are Living Longer Than Ever
This report from the Population Reference Bureau reveals that, between 1900 and 2000, life expectancy in the U.S. increased from 51 to 80 for females and from 48 to 74 for males. Most of the improvements in life expectancy have resulted from reductions in infectious diseases among infants and children.
How Much Better Can It Get?
This report from the Population Reference Bureau examines the U.S. Census Bureau's projected life expectancies of 87 years for females and 81 years for men by 2050. Some analysts believe that life expectancy in the U.S. and other rich nations is approaching a biological limit. No slowdown is apparent yet, however, even in countries with life expectancies well above those in the U.S.
Medicare
Medicare Tomorrow: Future Savings for Beneficiaries (511kb)
This report provides a state-by-state analysis of the impact of the new Medicare prescription drug benefits on low-income and other older adults who enroll in the program.
Mental Health
MACSIS DataMart
The Multi-Agency Community Services Information Sistem (MACSIS) DataMart, allows end users to generate reports based on mental health data collected statewide.
Treatment of Older Adults Age 65+, FY 2005 (13kb)
This table from the Department of Mental Health outlines the client count and total expenditures for mental health in fiscal year 2004.
Miscellaneous
Ohio 3-digit Zip Code Areas (160kb)
This color-coded map breaks the state up by the first three digits of the Zip Code.
PUCO Maps and GIS Information
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio provides maps and other information that describe the availability and use of utilities (e.g., electric, natural gas, telephone) throughout the state.
Nutrition
Analysis of Survey Results: Ohio's 2003 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (352kb)
This report from the Ohio Department of Aging analyzes survey results of older persons and providers who participated in Ohio's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in 2003. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program provides fresh produce to economically disadvantaged older persons.
Older Americans Act Services
Results Comparison of AoA's National Survey and Ohio's Statewide Survey (26kb)
Older American Act Services
This report from the U.S. Administration on Aging provides a selected comparison of the results of national and Ohio specific surveys funded by AoA and conducted January 12, 2004 through April 15, 2004. These Older Americans Act funded services were examined during the survey: transporation, homemaker, nutrition (home-delivered and congregate meals), are caregivers.
Poverty
The Real Bottom Line: The State of Poverty in Ohio 2008 (781kb)
This report from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies and Community Research Partners examines research that explores the evolving characteristics of poverty and how local, state, and other stakeholders are addressing the issue.
Ohio Poverty Report (3,130kb)
This report from the Ohio Department of Development discusses the current geography of poverty in Ohio; the poverty rate history, with comparisons to the U.S.; and trends and variations (circumstances) of poverty.
Ohio State University Extension Poverty Series
This is a collection of fact sheets on Poverty in Ohio compiled by the Ohio State University Extension Office. They examine incidence of poverty among the working poor, women, the elderly and more.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau shares more current estimates of selected income and poverty statistics than Census 2000 through a program called Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE). Estimates are created for states, counties and school districts.
Social Security Online, Office of Policy: Data - Disability
Annual summaries of basic DI program data are presented on the number and type of beneficiaries and the amount of benefits paid.
Trends
Aging in Ohio: Population Aged 65+, 1990 and 2000
This wall chart from the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University presents recent trends in Ohio's aging demographics (population) by county through a comparison of 1990 and 2000 census data. Information includes resident population by age group, percent of population who are women, and percent change in the proportion of population in these categories between 1990 and 2000.
Ohio 2000 Demographic Profile: Charting the Changes (433kb)
The report from the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Strategic Research captures Ohio historical trends from 1950 to 2000. The report examines households, age structure, ethnic diversity, and home ownership.
Ohio County Indicators (4,510kb)
The report from the Ohio Department of Development covers census counts and estimates for the residential population of Ohio and its 88 counties. Estimates are based on administrative records obtained from federal agencies like the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration, and State of Ohio agencies like the Ohio Department of Health (e.g., vital statistics). Population counts in the report cover the years 1870-2000 (decennial census counts, only). Estimates are for 2002.
Ohio Demographics
This collection of reports from the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University present the unique profile of the 60+ population in each of Ohio's 88 counties and in the state. Reports include projected number of the older population; predicted number of disabled older population; and trends in indicators of needs for care such as poverty, marital status, living alone, and educational attainment by gender and age group.
Ohio Department of Aging