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People and Households
We study and report on demographic trends in the district, the financial health of residents, and topics that affect the economic well-being of households and communities.
Recent Articles
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Rail~Volution Rides into Pittsburgh
The 2018 Rail~Volution conference brought together 1,000 transportation stakeholders to discuss transportation challenges and solutions. Increasing access and integrating technology were two areas of focus this year. Read More
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An Uneven Recovery: Home Lending in the Fourth District by Race and Income
Focusing on seven counties across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, our researchers used Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data to examine application and origination activity by income and race during the past 27 years (1990–2016). In a 13-year span preceding and following the Great Recession (2004–2016), three trends were consistent across all seven counties. Read More
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Columbus—Stable, Broad-Based Employment Growth
New jobs, increasing home prices, and a healthy GDP spell a stable economy for the Columbus metro area. Read More
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Toledo—Economic Situation Has Improved
With the unemployment rate falling and house prices and household financial conditions remaining stable, the Toledo metro area’s economy appears to be firming up. Read More
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Defining the Challenge: Promoting Economic Mobility and Resilience
To promote economic mobility and resilience among the underserved, an organization must first decide how it defines these terms. The definitions played a prominent role at a recent community development conference. Read how. Read More