West Chester Ohio Economic Development

As Cincinnati and Dayton continue to converge, West Chester has emerged as the economic center of the Cincinnati-Dayton Metroplex, the regional commerce corridor connecting the two major metropolitan areas. This super-region, with two international airports, ranks 15th in the nation with a population of 2.8 million. The Cincinnati region ranks 6th in the nation per capita for Fortune 500 companies. West Chester today is Greater Cincinnati’s 5th largest community and is projected to become the 2nd largest community in the Cincinnati MSA behind the city of Cincinnati. West Chester was ranked as the fastest growing community in the region (1990-2000) by population growth. Population has more than doubled each of the past two decades and is projected to reach 80,000 at build out. Population as of 2013, was 61,449 according to Sites USA. Among other Ohio townships, West Chester has one of the highest growth rates and is the largest township, accounting for nearly 20% of the total population of Butler County. West Chester is becoming an employment epicenter in the region with over 3,000 thriving business and 50,000 employees. There is a labor force of more than 1.7 million within a 30-minute commute.