Here are some startling statistics from the report:
- From 1977 to 2008 the inflation-adjusted personal income of Ohioans grew just over 35 percent compared to 55 percent for the nation as a whole.
- Ohio had the third lowest rate of growth (as measured by personal income) during this period. Only Michigan and West Virginia saw lower growth in personal income.
- During this period per capita income in Ohio fell from slightly over 1 percent higher than the national average to around 11percent below the national average.