Ohio was the 17th state to join the union on March 1, 1803. Columbus is the state capital and its largest city. Ohio is the 34th largest state and is bordered by the U.S states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.
Ohio gets its name from the Ohio River, which in turn, derives its name from the Seneca (Iroquois) word “ohi:yo”, meaning “good river” or “great river.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Ohio is 11,883,304 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 7th most populous state.
Official Ohio State Facts and Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs, and more! Here are some of Ohio’s official state symbols:
Nickname: The Buckeye State
Bird: Cardinal
Mammal: White-Tailed Deer
Flower: Scarlet Carnation
Tree: Buckeye
Song: Beautiful Ohio
Motto: “With God, All Things Are Possible”
Fun Facts about Ohio
– Ohio’s state flag is the only U.S. state flag that is not a rectangle.
– Ohio’s nickname, “The Buckeye State,” comes from the plentiful Ohio buckeye trees, whose nuts resemble a deer’s eye. The term “Buckeyes” is also used to refer to Ohio residents and the sports teams of The Ohio State University.
– Seven U.S. presidents were born in Ohio: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding.
– Dayton is considered the birthplace of aviation, as it was the hometown of the Wright brothers.
– Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, celebrating the history of rock and roll music, as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
– The Ohio & Erie Canalway is a National Heritage Area spanning 110 miles, offering visitors the opportunity to explore it by driving the “America’s Byway,” hiking the “Towpath Trail,” or taking the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
– The American Traffic Signal Company installed the first electric traffic signals in Cleveland on August 5, 1914.
– Famous people born and/or raised in Ohio include Astronaut Neil Armstrong, NBA superstar LeBron James, renowned filmmaker and director Steven Spielberg, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, and many more!
NCP Panel Members in Ohio
Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in Ohio! Here’s how our Ohio panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.
How long have you been a panel member?
35% of survey respondents have been panel members for 15 years or more
12% have been panel members for less than a year
How long have you lived in your current state?
26% of respondents have lived in Ohio for over 15 years and 62% their entire life/born there.
Is the area you live rural, suburban, or urban?
31% live in rural areas
56% live in suburban areas
13% live in urban areas
Do you have children?
69% of respondents have children
Of those, 19% have children living in their home
Shopping Habits of NCP Panel Members in Ohio
We asked panel members questions about how, when, and where they shop, along with some other questions about their shopping habits.
Here’s what our panel members in Ohio had to say about their shopping habits:
When asked how they do most of their shopping, 59% of respondents said they do a combo of online and in-store shopping. 37% said they shop in-store only and 4% said they shop online only.
65% of respondents tend to shop at the same stores vs. 35% who said they shop at a variety of stores.
74% of respondents said they mostly stick to their list when shopping, but sometimes make impulse purchases.
65% of respondents said they shop alone, with another 24% shopping with a spouse or partner.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, 55% of the Ohio panel members who responded said they primarily shop at grocery stores and 32% at mass-merchandise retailers.
Price, convenience and location were the top factors that influence where they decide to shop. Most of our Ohio panel members said they shop 1-3 times a week for groceries and do most of their shopping on Wednesdays or Fridays.
About 93% of survey respondents look for ways to save money while shopping, with digital coupons and joining a store’s loyalty program being the most popular options. They also use paper coupons, use the store sales flyer to plan their list, shop at multiple stores, and subscribe to store emails.
Convenience while shopping
Here’s what Ohio panel members had to say about different aspects of shopping:
67% never order groceries online to pick up at the store, while 21% sometimes do.
65% never order groceries online to be delivered, while 24% sometimes do.
When asked if weather influenced their choice between online and in-person shopping, 32% of respondents said weather doesn’t impact their decision, with 39% saying they prefer in-person shopping regardless of the weather.
When asked about self-checkout, 22% of respondents said they always use self-checkout, 41% indicated they frequently use it. 26% of respondents said they rarely use it, and 11% said they never use it.
Interests of NCP panel members in Ohio
When asked about the outdoors, 41% said they occasionally participate in outdoor recreational activities. The most popular outdoor activities were hiking/walking (81%), swimming, and cycling. Other activities panel members wrote in were gardening, camping and fishing.
When asked which sports or events they follow, the top responses were football, baseball and basketball. Panel members also wrote in college and Olympic sports as sports that they follow.
We also asked what “type” of place or tourist attraction would they recommend to people visiting their state/hometown. The most popular responses were restaurants/culinary places and local markets, natural parks and reserves, and historical and cultural museums, and cultural events and local festivals.
When we asked what “specific” place or tourist attraction they would recommend in their state/hometown, here are some of their top recommendations:
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Cuyahoga National Park
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Cincinnati Zoo
Lake Erie
Hocking Hills
We hope you learned something new about Ohio! How do your shopping habits compare to panel members in Ohio?
Stay tuned for the next state spotlight on…Oklahoma!
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Regards,
Taylor
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