Data
Economic Advantage
Richland County offers a strategic, cost-effective location within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population, ideal for companies seeking growth and logistics advantages.
Key Facts
125,000+
population
300,000+
regional workforce
20%-30%
Cost of living lower than major metros
4
I‐71 exits
Incentives
Richland County offers tax incentives, grants, and loans backed by strong local support to help businesses grow and succeed.
Tax Abatement
Incumbent Worker Training
Workforce Training Grants
Job Creation Tax Credit
Educational Programming That Works
Increasing the Technology Skills of Our Region
Pre-K–5
- Robotics
- Girls Who Code
- 3D Printing
Grades 6–8
- Leader Richland
- MFG Days
- Wage Tours
- Stellar Robotics
- Tech Spark
Grades 9–12
- Ready for Hire
- Cyber-Security / Tech Programming
- TurboCert
- Ohio Tech Internship
Post Secondary
- Advanced MFG
- Engineering
- Cyber-Security
- IT Network
- Project Management
Funded Upskilling
- Incumbent Worker Training / Reskilling
- TechCred
- Tuition Reimbursement
Train the Trainer
- Teacher Bootcamp
- Regional MFG Coalition Training
- MAGNET
Demographics
Richland County combines a stable population with access to a broader 45-minute labor shed of over 500,000 people. The region’s median age aligns with peak workforce productivity, and cost of living remains below the national average, making it an ideal environment to live, work, and grow.
126,415
Richland County Population
$60,573
Median Household Income
39.9
Median Age
Major Area Employers
- The Gorman-Rupp Company
- Newman Technologies
- Stoneridge, Inc.
- Arcelor Mittal
- Jay Industries
- CNG
- OhioHealth
- Techniplas
- 179th Cyberspace Wing
- Vitro
- Avita Health Systems
- Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor
- Mansfield Engineered Components
Customers Within a 1-Day Drive
25 Major Metropolitan Areas of 1M+
250-Mile Radius
- Buffalo, NY
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Indianapolis, IN
- Louisville, KY
- Pittsburgh, PA
500-Mile Radius
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Norfolk, VA
- Ottawa, Canada
- Philadelphia, PA
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Rochester, NY
- St. Louis, MO
- Toronto, Canada
- Washington, DC
Manufacturing Quick Facts
10,000+
Employees in Manufacturing
203
Employers in Manufacturing
$1.75B
Local GDP of Manufacturing Sector
When It Comes to Talent
Automotive
Both metal and plastic R&D. Tier 1-4 production by 30+ manufacturers.
Plastics
Blown film, extrusion, and injection molding companies operating from design and engineering to finished product.
Global Pump Systems
Multiple world-class pump manufacturers, in addition to valve innovation and oil & gas pipeline products.
Aerospace
Development and production of multiple products, including airplane engine relays, airport lighting, airline galley equipment.
Metal Fabrication
A rich ecosystem of smaller manufacturers that can provide custom parts in your supply chain.
Education Within 50-Mile Radius
16
Technical Colleges
17
2- or 4-Year Universities
Richland County Workforce Training & Development
12
School Systems
4
HS Technical Programs
10
STEM/STEAM Programs
2
Universities
15
Degree Programs
3
Adult Career Centers
500+
Student Workplace Experiences
5,000
College Students