Introduction: Ohio Download PDF
As a part of the grain belt, agriculture has always played a significant role in Ohio’s economy. Soybeans, corn, dairy products and hogs are currently among the top of the state’s agricultural outputs. The agriculture industry also spawned the growth of the manufacturing sector, which got its start in Ohio through the production of farm tools and machinery. Ohio is a leading producer of automobiles and automotive parts. Despite the historic strength of manufacturing to the state, its relative size in the state economy has been steadily shrinking. As the manufacture of durable goods slowed, increases in the service sector have helped to diversify the state economy. Finance, insurance and real estate are now among the state’s top service-sector industries.
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Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-5 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-4 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $34,040
- Population:
- 11,485,900
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 13%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $33,338
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 14.8%
- Total Exports:
- $42,381,600,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
Japan
China
Germany
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Primary Metals Sales
Transportation Equipment Sales
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Chemicals Manufacturing
Primary Metals Manufacturing
Major Cities
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| CLE | Cleveland-Hopkins International | Cleveland |
| DAY | James M Cox Dayton International | Dayton |
| LCK | Rickenbacker International | Columbus |
Main Ports:
Ashtabula, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Conneaut, Fairport Harbor, Kelleys Island, Lorain, Marblehead, Sandusky, Toledo
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| Cardinal Health | 19 | 81,895 | Dublin |
| Procter & Gamble | 25 | 68,222 | Cincinnati |
| Kroger | 26 | 66,111 | Cincinnati |
| Federated Dept. Stores | 76 | 28,711 | Cincinnati |
| Nationwide | 104 | 22,253 | Columbus |