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first_reported: 2026-11-10 13:55 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 13:55 EST
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# Projection says central Ohio could reach 3.12 million people by 2055

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission released a projection Tuesday estimating the central Ohio region could have 2.7 to 3.12 million residents in 30 years.

Section: [Around Town](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission](/columbus/wiki/mid-ohio-regional-planning-commission.md)

## Coverage

- [WOSU Public Media](https://www.wosu.org/2026-11-10/migration-may-push-central-ohios-population-to-3-1-million-by-2055-officials-say), 2026-11-10 13:55 EST: Migration may push central Ohio's population to 3.1 million by 2055, officials say

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