Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cincinnati USA Partnership?
The Cincinnati USA Partnership is the leading regional economic development initiative directed by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The Partnership attracts and supports new business, jobs and investment in its 3-state, 15-county region: the intersection of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana in the Midwest region of the United States.
What makes up the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan region?
The Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn, Franklin and Ohio counties in Indiana.
What is the Cincinnati USA region's population?
- 2007 MSA population estimates - 2,133,678
- Ranked 24th largest metro area, U.S. Census
Who are the Top 20 employers in Cincinnati USA?
Company
|
Employees
|
University of Cincinnati
|
15,862
|
Kroger Co.
|
15,600
|
Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati
|
14,785
|
The Procter & Gamble Company
|
12,315
|
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
|
9,464
|
TriHealth Inc.
|
9,400
|
Fifth Third Bank
|
7,645
|
Walmart Stores
|
7,500
|
GE Aviation
|
7,400
|
Mercy Health Partners
|
6,948
|
U.S. Postal Service
|
6,379
|
Hamilton County
|
6,304
|
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
|
6,150
|
Internal Revenue Service
|
6,000
|
City of Cincinnati
|
5,441
|
Cincinnati Public Schools
|
5,055
|
Macy's
|
4,700
|
CBS Personnel Services
|
4,534
|
Frisch's Restaurants Inc.
|
4,500
|
Miami University
|
4,399
|
What Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the Cincinnati USA region?
Company
|
2008 Fortune Ranking
|
Procter & Gamble
|
23
|
Kroger Co.
|
26
|
Macy's
|
91
|
Fifth Third Bancorp
|
307
|
Ashland
|
322
|
AK Steel
|
378
|
Omnicare
|
386
|
Western and Southern Financial Group
|
480
|
Chiquita Brands International
|
491
|
What is the ethnic & age composition of Cincinnati USA?
Ethnic Composition
White
|
85.7%
|
African-American
|
11.3%
|
Asian & Pacific Islander
|
1.2%
|
Other Origins
|
1.8%
|
Population by Age Group
1-14
|
22%
|
15-19
|
7.3%
|
20-24
|
6.6%
|
25-44
|
30.6%
|
45-54
|
13.5%
|
55-59
|
4.6%
|
60+
|
15.4%
|
Median Age:
|
36
|
What is the total labor force in Cincinnati USA?
Total Civilian Labor Force
|
1,119,900
|
Total Employed
|
1,063,900
|
Unemployment Rate
|
5.0%
|
|
How does the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport rank?
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is ranked #1 in the U.S. and #10 in the world by the International Air Transport Association. Travelers worldwide have rated CVG one of the best airports for service and convenience for 10 years running.
The airport offers 470 daily flights including 120 non-stop flights to cities around the globe, including non-stop air service to Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Montreal and Toronto.
What is the cost of living in Cincinnati USA?
U.S. Average - 100
Cincinnati USA (OH, KY, IN) - 90.4
Source: ACCRA Cost of LIving Index, 2007 Annual Average
Median cost of an existing house:
U.S. - $217,800
Cincinnati - $140,800
Source: U.S. Board of Realtors, 2007