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” . . . at least in perception . . .”?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Census numbers are out (and there’s a bewildering event if ever there was one), and the only thing growing in Ohio is the heart of government.

Sigh.

Overall, from 2000 to 2007, B-Census estimates that Ohio grew a little bit . One percent. That’s from 11,353,140 to 11,466,917. So, 1 percent is about 100,000. (And don’t be fooled by them hyper-precise numbers. The Census doesn’t really know that it’s 917 rather than 916, but by golly they’re sure to report it.)

Another note, what’s up with this sentence? "It’s a common phenomenon as people have moved farther away from the city’s core seeking larger lots and, at least in perception, better schools."

Really, guys, it isn’t necessary to explain this stuff. And if you do find it necessary, why not grab a quote to support it? I wouldn’t assume how common something is, or that larger lots is the issue. There are plenty of dinky lot condos from Dublin to Pickerington.