Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Ohio
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $56,043
- Population: 55,166
--- 92% white
--- 3.2% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $56,043
- Population: 55,166
--- 92% white
--- 3.2% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#50. Seneca County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $65,999
- Population: 1,313,598
--- 63.5% white
--- 22.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.4% Asian
- Median Income: $65,999
- Population: 1,313,598
--- 63.5% white
--- 22.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 5.4% Asian
#49. Franklin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.79
- Median Income: $57,545
- Population: 93,025
--- 96% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $57,545
- Population: 93,025
--- 96% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#48. Tuscarawas County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $58,616
- Population: 35,439
--- 96.5% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $58,616
- Population: 35,439
--- 96.5% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#47. Perry County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $57,409
- Population: 42,046
--- 93.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $57,409
- Population: 42,046
--- 93.6% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#46. Clinton County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $52,112
- Population: 30,738
--- 94.7% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $52,112
- Population: 30,738
--- 94.7% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#45. Hardin County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $55,954
- Population: 26,866
--- 96.1% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $55,954
- Population: 26,866
--- 96.1% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#44. Carroll County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.81
- Median Income: $72,811
- Population: 43,947
--- 88.9% white
--- 6.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $72,811
- Population: 43,947
--- 88.9% white
--- 6.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#43. Madison County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $59,766
- Population: 43,694
--- 97% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $59,766
- Population: 43,694
--- 97% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#42. Brown County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $46,144
- Population: 14,166
--- 93.5% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
- Median Income: $46,144
- Population: 14,166
--- 93.5% white
--- 4.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0% Asian
#41. Noble County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $54,191
- Population: 67,077
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $54,191
- Population: 67,077
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#40. Belmont County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $47,061
- Population: 62,933
--- 90.9% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
- Median Income: $47,061
- Population: 62,933
--- 90.9% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.7% Asian
#39. Athens County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.82
- Median Income: $63,629
- Population: 58,458
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $63,629
- Population: 58,458
--- 92.7% white
--- 3.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#38. Pickaway County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.83
- Median Income: $54,167
- Population: 59,942
--- 95.4% white
--- 1.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
- Median Income: $54,167
- Population: 59,942
--- 95.4% white
--- 1.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.7% Asian
#37. Washington County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.83
- Median Income: $64,196
- Population: 45,997
--- 93.9% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $64,196
- Population: 45,997
--- 93.9% white
--- 1.7% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#36. Logan County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $62,865
- Population: 38,678
--- 93.4% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $62,865
- Population: 38,678
--- 93.4% white
--- 1.9% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#35. Champaign County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $55,030
- Population: 37,026
--- 93.8% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $55,030
- Population: 37,026
--- 93.8% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#34. Williams County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $66,536
- Population: 48,307
--- 93.4% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
- Median Income: $66,536
- Population: 48,307
--- 93.4% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.9% Asian
#33. Shelby County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $72,771
- Population: 177,454
--- 89.8% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
- Median Income: $72,771
- Population: 177,454
--- 89.8% white
--- 4.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2.1% Asian
#32. Licking County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $66,284
- Population: 107,899
--- 92.4% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
- Median Income: $66,284
- Population: 107,899
--- 92.4% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.5% Asian
#31. Miami County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.84
- Median Income: $58,168
- Population: 52,658
--- 95.8% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $58,168
- Population: 52,658
--- 95.8% white
--- 0.9% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#30. Ashland County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.85
- Median Income: $59,987
- Population: 18,858
--- 93.9% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $59,987
- Population: 18,858
--- 93.9% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#29. Paulding County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.85
- Median Income: $69,454
- Population: 44,166
--- 98.2% white
--- 0.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $69,454
- Population: 44,166
--- 98.2% white
--- 0.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#28. Holmes County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.85
- Median Income: $50,503
- Population: 13,514
--- 96.3% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $50,503
- Population: 13,514
--- 96.3% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#27. Monroe County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $64,594
- Population: 116,858
--- 94.3% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
- Median Income: $64,594
- Population: 116,858
--- 94.3% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
#26. Wayne County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $65,779
- Population: 38,329
--- 89.4% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $65,779
- Population: 38,329
--- 89.4% white
--- 1.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#25. Defiance County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $61,626
- Population: 21,933
--- 95.6% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
- Median Income: $61,626
- Population: 21,933
--- 95.6% white
--- 0.1% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.8% Asian
#24. Wyandot County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $59,210
- Population: 28,808
--- 95% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
- Median Income: $59,210
- Population: 28,808
--- 95% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.2% Asian
#23. Van Wert County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $60,527
- Population: 41,027
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $60,527
- Population: 41,027
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#22. Preble County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $57,440
- Population: 51,839
--- 96.7% white
--- 1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $57,440
- Population: 51,839
--- 96.7% white
--- 1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#21. Darke County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.86
- Median Income: $63,411
- Population: 34,892
--- 95.7% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $63,411
- Population: 34,892
--- 95.7% white
--- 0.7% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#20. Morrow County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $77,241
- Population: 157,622
--- 85% white
--- 8.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
- Median Income: $77,241
- Population: 157,622
--- 85% white
--- 8.2% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 2% Asian
#19. Fairfield County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $75,901
- Population: 167,043
--- 84.1% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
- Median Income: $75,901
- Population: 167,043
--- 84.1% white
--- 6.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 3% Asian
#18. Greene County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.87
- Median Income: $64,439
- Population: 62,399
--- 95.2% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $64,439
- Population: 62,399
--- 95.2% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
#17. Knox County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.89
- Median Income: $60,828
- Population: 75,139
--- 91.3% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.9% Asian
- Median Income: $60,828
- Population: 75,139
--- 91.3% white
--- 1.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.9% Asian
#16. Hancock County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.9
- Median Income: $64,163
- Population: 161,897
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $64,163
- Population: 161,897
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.4% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#15. Portage County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $64,463
- Population: 40,479
--- 93.7% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $64,463
- Population: 40,479
--- 93.7% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#14. Ottawa County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.91
- Median Income: $70,168
- Population: 232,202
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
- Median Income: $70,168
- Population: 232,202
--- 89.1% white
--- 4.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
#13. Lake County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $65,418
- Population: 42,709
--- 91.5% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
- Median Income: $65,418
- Population: 42,709
--- 91.5% white
--- 0.4% Black
--- 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.4% Asian
#12. Fulton County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $64,513
- Population: 27,618
--- 91.8% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $64,513
- Population: 27,618
--- 91.8% white
--- 0.5% Black
--- 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#11. Henry County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.93
- Median Income: $73,013
- Population: 207,650
--- 93.9% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
- Median Income: $73,013
- Population: 207,650
--- 93.9% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.3% Asian
#10. Clermont County
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- Economic connectedness: 0.95
- Median Income: $66,337
- Population: 131,930
--- 89.9% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
- Median Income: $66,337
- Population: 131,930
--- 89.9% white
--- 2% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.8% Asian
#9. Wood County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.
- Median Income: $69,315
- Population: 46,282
--- 96.1% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
- Median Income: $69,315
- Population: 46,282
--- 96.1% white
--- 0.8% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.3% Asian
#8. Auglaize County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.01
- Median Income: $68,692
- Population: 42,154
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
- Median Income: $68,692
- Population: 42,154
--- 96.2% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 0% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.6% Asian
#7. Mercer County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.01
- Median Income: $96,634
- Population: 61,769
--- 89.1% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.9% Asian
- Median Income: $96,634
- Population: 61,769
--- 89.1% white
--- 2.5% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 4.9% Asian
#6. Union County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.01
- Median Income: $95,709
- Population: 239,556
--- 86.3% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.4% Asian
- Median Income: $95,709
- Population: 239,556
--- 86.3% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 6.4% Asian
#5. Warren County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.04
- Median Income: $82,894
- Population: 181,448
--- 94.1% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
- Median Income: $82,894
- Population: 181,448
--- 94.1% white
--- 1.3% Black
--- 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 1.1% Asian
#4. Medina County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.05
- Median Income: $116,284
- Population: 211,121
--- 84.5% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.1% Asian
- Median Income: $116,284
- Population: 211,121
--- 84.5% white
--- 3.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 7.1% Asian
#3. Delaware County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.07
- Median Income: $73,122
- Population: 34,395
--- 93.5% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
- Median Income: $73,122
- Population: 34,395
--- 93.5% white
--- 0.6% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.1% Asian
#2. Putnam County
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- Economic connectedness: 1.08
- Median Income: $90,285
- Population: 95,408
--- 95% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
- Median Income: $90,285
- Population: 95,408
--- 95% white
--- 1.1% Black
--- 0.1% American Indian and Alaska Native
--- 0.5% Asian
This story features data reporting and writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Geauga County
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