The United States (U.S.) is expected to become more diverse with steady population growth until 2050 in which demographic shifts such as race, ethnicity, and age will necessitate understanding the needs of this diverse population to initiate health and preventative programs (Pérez & Luquis, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to describe demographic characteristics for the city of Franklin, Ohio to include the demographic makeup, ethnicity, and illness and health status; identify trends and patterns of the population from demographic reports; and identify groups in Franklin, Ohio that are impacted by substance abuse.
Demographic Characteristics
The city of Franklin, Ohio, population of 11,811 in 2014, (City-Data, n.d.) is 100% urban, but has the feel of a rural community; no doubt in part due to the county (Warren), population of 219,169, is considered to be a rural, non-Appalachian community (Ohio Department of Health, 2015). Demographics by race/ethnicity for the city of Franklin compared to Warren County is as follows: white (96.9%, …show more content…
Ohio now ranks second in drug overdose deaths driven by a significant rise in heroin, which has tripled, and fentanyl usage, which has increased 80% since 2014 (The Ohio Council, 2016). Marijuana usage (64.7%), heroin (4.3%), methamphetamine (15.5%), cocaine (22.6%), and other hard drugs (24.5%) by Franklin residents is alarming and surpasses the state rates (City-data, n.d.). Prescription opioids such as methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone have contributed to the rise in unintentional drug poisonings with those 15-34 years of age with highest rates resulting in an emergency room visit, and those 45-54 with the highest rates resulting in a hospitalization followed by those 25-34 years of age (Ohio Department of Health,
Demographic Characteristics
The city of Franklin, Ohio, population of 11,811 in 2014, (City-Data, n.d.) is 100% urban, but has the feel of a rural community; no doubt in part due to the county (Warren), population of 219,169, is considered to be a rural, non-Appalachian community (Ohio Department of Health, 2015). Demographics by race/ethnicity for the city of Franklin compared to Warren County is as follows: white (96.9%, …show more content…
Ohio now ranks second in drug overdose deaths driven by a significant rise in heroin, which has tripled, and fentanyl usage, which has increased 80% since 2014 (The Ohio Council, 2016). Marijuana usage (64.7%), heroin (4.3%), methamphetamine (15.5%), cocaine (22.6%), and other hard drugs (24.5%) by Franklin residents is alarming and surpasses the state rates (City-data, n.d.). Prescription opioids such as methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone have contributed to the rise in unintentional drug poisonings with those 15-34 years of age with highest rates resulting in an emergency room visit, and those 45-54 with the highest rates resulting in a hospitalization followed by those 25-34 years of age (Ohio Department of Health,