Columbus, Ohio
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Columbus, Ohio, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 914,802 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $66,082 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.2% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $252,900 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,295 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 15.0% | 5.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 21.5 | 23.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 31.3% | 44.4% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 50.7% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 29.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 64.5 | 40.6 | 61.4 |
Age in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 33.2 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 11.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 20.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.2% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 21.1% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 11.3% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 390,528 | 4,863,191 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 51.8% | 61.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 26.8% | 28.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 20.5% | 16.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 36.6% | 32.0% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 46.4% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $37,860 | $40,552 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 6.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 36.8% | 29.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 12.9% | 12.5% | n/a |
Housing in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 425,182 | 5,292,391 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 44.3% | 68.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 32.0% | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 8.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,980.0 | 1,970.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.8% | 28.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,341 | $2,822 | n/a |
Education in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 10.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 25.3% | 32.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 26.3% | 28.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.1% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 70.1% | 63.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 67.7% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 25.5% | 29.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.2% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 8.5% | 7.5% | n/a |
Origins and language in Columbus, Ohio
| Statistic | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 62.4% | 74.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.0% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 80.9% | 92.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.0% | 2.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.0% | 6.8% | 16.7% |