Columbus Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Columbus?
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There are 889,079 residents in Columbus, with a median age of 32.4. Of this, 48.79% are males and 51.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.02% of the resident pool in Columbus, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.07%. Additionally, 6.91% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 689,672 people in Columbus currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 689,672 people in Columbus currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 889,079 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 433,751 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 455,328 | 1.5% |
Male population 48.79%
Female population 51.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.4 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 764,773 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 62,860 | 5.4% |
| Not Citizen | 61,446 | -1.2% |
Citizen US Born 86.02%
Citizen not US Born 7.07%
Not Citizen 6.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,332 | -6.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 124,604 | -5.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 31,417 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 23,146 | 10.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 689,672 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.84%
Moved from Same County 14.22%
Moved from Same State 3.59%
Moved from Different State 2.64%
Same House as Last Year 78.71%
What are the employment statistics in Columbus?
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White-collar workers make up 80.92% of the working population in Columbus, while blue-collar employees account for 19.08%. There are also 29,079 entrepreneurs in Columbus (6.18% of the workforce); 331,928 workers employed in private companies (70.55%); and 63,754 people working in governmental institutions (13.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 380,701 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 89,776 | 1.1% |
White Collar 80.92%
Blue Collar 19.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 29,079 | 5.0% |
| Private Companies | 331,928 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 63,754 | 4.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 45,716 | 5.4% |
Self Employees 6.18%
Private Companies 70.55%
Governmental Workers 13.55%
Not for Profit Companies 9.72%
How many households are there in Columbus?
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There are a total of 362,626 households in Columbus, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.81% of these Columbus households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.19%. Additionally, 27.83% of households have children and 72.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 362,626 | 1.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 191,495 | 0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 171,131 | 2.7% |
Family Households 52.81%
Non-family Households 47.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 100,930 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 261,696 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 27.83%
Households without Children 72.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Columbus?
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The average annual household income in Columbus is $70,667, while the median household income sits at $54,902 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,307, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $59,116. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,108 and $41,565, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,667 | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54,902 | 2.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 161,452 | -1.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 690,233 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Columbus?
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There are 395,162 housing units in Columbus, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 362,626 occupied housing units in Columbus, 44.86% are owner-occupied, while 55.14% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $165,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,035 per month in Columbus.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $165,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,035 per month in Columbus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 395,162 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 46,184 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 18,490 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 42,243 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 46,631 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 56,883 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 52,805 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 60,461 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 44,705 | -0.1% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 26,760 | 14.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 362,626 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 162,690 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 199,936 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 44.86%
Renter Occupied 55.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 117,669 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 45,021 | 4.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $165,400 | 5.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $142,300 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,035 | 2.2% |
With Mortgage 72.33%
Without Mortgage 27.67%
What is the level of education in Columbus?
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Approximately 32.38% of the population in Columbus holds a high school degree (that's 223,564 residents), while 23.81% have attained a college certificate (163,271 locals) and 22.59% have a bachelor's degree (156,015 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 22,113 | 4.2% |
| Some High School | 223,564 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 163,271 | 1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 46,207 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 156,015 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 78,193 | 4.5% |
No High School 3.2%
Some High School 32.38%
Some College 23.81%
Associate Degree 6.69%
Bachelor's Degree 22.59%
Graduate Degree 11.32%
What is the marital status of Columbus residents?
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A total of 325,977 people in Columbus have never been married (which represents 45.38% of the total population), while 273,624 of them are wedded (38.09%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 15,029 (2.09%) and 88,137 (12.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 325,977 | 2.1% |
| Married | 273,624 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 15,029 | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 30,572 | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 88,137 | 0.4% |
Never Married 45.38%
Married 38.09%
Separated 2.09%
Widowed 4.26%
Divorced 12.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Columbus?
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The top three means of transportation people in Columbus use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 392,671 residents commute by car, 13,968 prefer going to work by walking and 12,565 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 392,671 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 12,565 | -10.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 12 | N/A |
| Railroad | 18 | -14.3% |
| Ferryboat | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,062 | -24.5% |
| Motorcycle | 296 | 18.9% |
| TaxiCab | 812 | 16.3% |
| Walk | 13,968 | -0.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Columbus by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 43204 | 43,592 | 17,220 | $48,770.00 | $61,660.00 |
| 43205 | 12,590 | 5,510 | $40,559.00 | $60,218.00 |
| 43206 | 22,430 | 10,435 | $59,082.00 | $82,137.00 |
| 43207 | 47,118 | 18,656 | $50,582.00 | $59,625.00 |
| 43209 | 29,013 | 11,990 | $69,290.00 | $114,469.00 |
| 43210 | 12,506 | 192 | $19,107.00 | $32,472.00 |
| 43085 | 26,395 | 10,115 | $93,953.00 | $118,420.00 |
| 43201 | 33,792 | 13,106 | $34,884.00 | $58,864.00 |
| 43202 | 20,424 | 8,889 | $56,332.00 | $71,603.00 |
| 43203 | 8,415 | 3,758 | $36,418.00 | $47,659.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
