Columbus, OH 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 898,143 residents in Columbus, with a median age of 32.5. Of this, 49% are males and 51% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.38% of the resident pool in Columbus, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.58%. Additionally, 7.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 700,431 people in Columbus currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 700,431 people in Columbus currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 898,143 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 440,103 | 1.5% |
| Female Population | 458,040 | 0.6% |
Male population 49%
Female population 51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.5 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 766,793 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 68,063 | 8.3% |
| Not Citizen | 63,287 | 3.0% |
Citizen US Born 85.38%
Citizen not US Born 7.58%
Not Citizen 7.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 7,010 | -4.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 121,428 | -2.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 32,306 | 2.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 24,173 | 4.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 700,431 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.79%
Moved from Same County 13.72%
Moved from Same State 3.65%
Moved from Different State 2.73%
Same House as Last Year 79.11%
What are the employment statistics in Columbus?
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White-collar workers make up 80.88% of the working population in Columbus, while blue-collar employees account for 19.12%. There are also 30,652 entrepreneurs in Columbus (6.41% of the workforce); 335,199 workers employed in private companies (70.11%); and 66,007 people working in governmental institutions (13.81%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 386,711 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 91,419 | 1.8% |
White Collar 80.88%
Blue Collar 19.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,652 | 5.4% |
| Private Companies | 335,199 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 66,007 | 3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 46,272 | 1.2% |
Self Employees 6.41%
Private Companies 70.11%
Governmental Workers 13.81%
Not for Profit Companies 9.68%
How many households are there in Columbus?
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There are a total of 377,648 households in Columbus, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.58% of these Columbus households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.42%. Additionally, 27.89% of households have children and 72.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 377,648 | 4.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.9% |
| Family Households | 198,562 | 3.7% |
| Non-family Households | 179,086 | 4.7% |
Family Households 52.58%
Non-family Households 47.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 105,324 | 4.3% |
| Households without Children | 272,324 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 27.89%
Households without Children 72.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Columbus?
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The average annual household income in Columbus is $75,482, while the median household income sits at $58,575 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,119, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,364. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,237 and $44,771, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,482 | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58,575 | 6.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 156,878 | -2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 704,814 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Columbus?
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There are 409,221 housing units in Columbus, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 377,648 occupied housing units in Columbus, 44.75% are owner-occupied, while 55.25% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $182,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,094 per month in Columbus.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $182,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,094 per month in Columbus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 409,221 | 3.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 48,164 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17,673 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 42,393 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 46,895 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 58,686 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 52,625 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 61,736 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 48,064 | 7.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 32,693 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 292 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 377,648 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 169,004 | 3.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 208,644 | 4.4% |
Owner Occupied 44.75%
Renter Occupied 55.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 121,318 | 3.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 47,686 | 5.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $182,000 | 10.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $156,000 | 9.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,094 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 71.78%
Without Mortgage 28.22%
What is the level of education in Columbus?
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Approximately 31.62% of the population in Columbus holds a high school degree (that's 220,399 residents), while 23.51% have attained a college certificate (164,323 locals) and 23.14% have a bachelor's degree (161,333 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 22,317 | 0.9% |
| Some High School | 220,399 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 164,323 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 47,159 | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 161,333 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 82,008 | 4.9% |
No High School 3.2%
Some High School 31.62%
Some College 23.51%
Associate Degree 6.77%
Bachelor's Degree 23.14%
Graduate Degree 11.76%
What is the marital status of Columbus residents?
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A total of 329,765 people in Columbus have never been married (which represents 45.41% of the total population), while 282,036 of them are wedded (38.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 15,237 (2.1%) and 84,216 (11.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 329,765 | 1.2% |
| Married | 282,036 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 15,237 | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 30,215 | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 84,216 | -4.5% |
Never Married 45.41%
Married 38.84%
Separated 2.1%
Widowed 4.16%
Divorced 11.6%
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 385,252 residents commute by car, 12,853 prefer going to work by walking and 11,726 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 385,252 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 11,726 | -6.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 11 | N/A |
| Railroad | 20 | 11.1% |
| Ferryboat | 6 | -25.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,030 | -1.6% |
| Motorcycle | 352 | 18.9% |
| TaxiCab | 684 | -15.8% |
| Walk | 12,853 | -8.0% |
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 | 43,647 | 17,589 | $52,609.00 | $66,892.00 |
| 43205 | 12,343 | 5,415 | $44,157.00 | $65,827.00 |
| 43206 | 22,488 | 11,090 | $62,310.00 | $87,344.00 |
| 43207 | 46,038 | 18,992 | $52,747.00 | $62,329.00 |
| 43209 | 28,867 | 12,061 | $77,173.00 | $120,861.00 |
| 43210 | 12,962 | 148 | $15,833.00 | $25,057.00 |
| 43085 | 26,575 | 10,399 | $103,287.00 | $129,378.00 |
| 43201 | 33,816 | 14,156 | $38,609.00 | $64,112.00 |
| 43202 | 20,226 | 9,384 | $59,138.00 | $74,059.00 |
| 43203 | 9,144 | 4,122 | $38,797.00 | $50,438.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
