POPULATION RESEARCH
STATE OF OHIO EXECUTIVE BUDGET
FISCAL YEARS 2026/27
This resource provides a summary of Ohio’s newly enacted $90.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Years 2026-2027. Signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine with a record 67 line-item vetoes, the budget outlines key investments in education, public health, infrastructure, workforce development, and community support. Explore how this legislation impacts Ohio’s communities, funding priorities, and long-term goals for equitable growth.
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CURRENT CONDITIONS
YOUNGSTOWN 2025
This report provides a comprehensive view of the current conditions of the city of Youngstown, particularly in comparison to Mahoning County and the state of Ohio at large. The data utilized in this report is primarily compiled from the American Community Survey (ACS), which is a product of the US Census. The most accurate data points from the ACS are created from 5-year trends. Thus, many data points are listed as 2023 ACS 5-year Estimates.
STATE OF OHIO EXECUTIVE BUDGET
FISCAL YEARS 2024/25
Ohio’s $95 billion biennial budget, signed in July 2023, focuses on tax relief, historic K–12 education funding, and statewide economic growth. It supports public health, infrastructure, broadband expansion, and workforce development, reflecting a commitment to equity and long-term investment in Ohio’s communities.
UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU
2024
Access the latest demographic, economic, and housing data for the state of Ohio. This resource provides up-to-date statistics on population, income, education, race and ethnicity, homeownership, and more—offering a snapshot of the people and communities that make up Ohio. Ideal for understanding the state's changing landscape and informing equity-driven policy and advocacy efforts.
URBAN LEAGUE GREATER SOUTHWESTERN OHIO
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
This report highlights the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s work to advance economic opportunity, small business growth, youth leadership, and social justice across Cincinnati and Dayton. It reflects the League’s commitment to equity, empowerment, and lasting community impact.
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BLACK, INDIGENOUS & PEOPLE OF COLOR MENTAL HEALTH - 2023
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million people in 2020). While People of Color (POC) have rates of mental health disorders similar to Whites, these disorders are more likely to last longer and result in more significant disability for POC. Most mental illness goes untreated, especially in communities of color. Fifty-two percent of Whites with AMI received mental health services in 2020, compared to 37.1% of Blacks and 35% of Hispanics.
THE STATE OF OHIO
FACT SHEET - 2023
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of Ohio’s demographic and socioeconomic conditions as of 2023. It includes data on population by age, race, and education level; poverty rates; health insurance and benefits access; housing affordability; and workforce participation. The fact sheet also highlights critical public health concerns, including maternal mortality and drug overdose deaths. It serves as a valuable tool for understanding the challenges and disparities impacting Ohio’s communities and for informing policy and advocacy efforts.
OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 1
LEGISLATIVE FACT SHEET - 2023
Representative Dontavius Jarrells offers a comprehensive legislative overview focused on economic opportunity, health equity, and community investment. This fact sheet highlights his work supporting education funding, minimum wage increases, lead remediation, GLP‑1 medication access, and scholarship programs for foster youth. It also outlines his leadership in committees like Finance, Commerce & Labor, and Government Oversight. Ideal for anyone tracking progressive policy efforts in Columbus and Greater Franklin County, this resource provides data, priorities, and legislative context to inform advocacy and engage constituents effectively.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
STATE OF BLACK AMERICA - 2023
Released by the National Urban League, the 2023 State of Black America report, titled Democracy in Peril, examines the growing threats to racial equity and democratic institutions. It highlights continued disparities in income, education, and justice while calling for urgent action to confront systemic racism, safeguard civil rights, and strengthen Black political and economic power.
STATE OF OHIO EXECUTIVE BUDGET
FISCAL YEARS 2022/23
The $162 billion biennial budget, signed in June 2021, prioritized tax cuts, school funding reform, Medicaid expansion, and economic development. It supported key investments in education, public safety, and infrastructure while addressing post-pandemic recovery and workforce needs.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
STATE OF BLACK AMERICA - 2022
The National Urban League’s 46th State of Black America report, titled “Under Siege: The Plot to Destroy Democracy,” delivers a powerful warning about the coordinated efforts threatening Black political rights through voter suppression, gerrymandering, misinformation, and intimidation. It presents the Equality Index—73.9% in 2022—revealing persistent gaps in economic, health, education, justice, and civic engagement between Black and white Americans. While acknowledging some progress like record-low unemployment, the report emphasizes the precarious nature of these gains amid rising democratic threats and urges immediate action to protect voting rights and civil liberties.
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
STATE OF BLACK AMERICA - 2021
Titled The New Normal: Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive, the 2021 report examines how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed and intensified long-standing racial disparities in health, economics, and criminal justice. It calls for bold structural reforms and outlines solutions to promote public safety, digital access, and racial equity in a post-pandemic America.
STATE OF OHIO EXECUTIVE BUDGET
FISCAL YEARS 2020/21
Enacted through House Bill 166, the FY 2020–2021 budget focused on tax relief, healthcare access, education, and environmental protection. It included income tax cuts, investments in infant mortality prevention, mental health services, and launched the H2Ohio initiative to improve water quality, all while supporting workforce development and public services statewide.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - STATE OF THE SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION TO IMPLICIT BIAS REVIEW 2018-2020
This Kirwan Institute report offers a comprehensive overview of empirical research on racial and ethnic implicit bias conducted between 2018 and 2020. It highlights how unconscious prejudices affect key sectors—education, healthcare, and the criminal justice system—and underscores the dramatic social context during that period, including the COVID‑19 pandemic and the global protests following George Floyd’s death. By synthesizing domain‑specific findings and methodologies, the report provides a data‑driven foundation for understanding implicit bias and guiding future interventions to promote equity.
BROOKINGS RESEARCH
THE DEVALUATION OF ASSETS IN BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS - 2018
This Kirwan Institute report offers a comprehensive overview of empirical research on racial and ethnic implicit bias conducted between 2018 and 2020. It highlights how unconscious prejudices affect key sectors—education, healthcare, and the criminal justice system—and underscores the dramatic social context during that period, including the COVID‑19 pandemic and the global protests following George Floyd’s death. By synthesizing domain‑specific findings and methodologies, the report provides a data‑driven foundation for understanding implicit bias and guiding future interventions to promote equity.