Columbus, OH Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 2,151,847 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Columbus, OH Metro Area

What is the median household income in Columbus, OH Metro Area?: The median household income in Columbus, OH Metro Area is $79,847 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Columbus, OH Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Columbus, OH Metro Area is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Columbus, OH Metro Area?: $274,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Columbus, OH Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Columbus, OH Metro Area is $1,208 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Columbus, OH Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 39.4% of adults in Columbus, OH Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

2,151,847

Median Income

$79,847

Median Home Value

$274,300

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

4.1%

Median Age

36.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,697 (+22.6%) Home Value: +$89,500 (+48.4%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-6.5%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+7.4%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-8.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,151,847

Median Age 36.0

Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 5.3% White (non-Hisp.) 69.2% Black 15.8% Asian 4.8% Two or More 6.7% Other 2.2%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

1.9%

Chinese

0.9%

Filipino

0.2%

Korean

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Japanese

0.2%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.5%

Puerto Rican

0.8%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $79,847 ±$702

Per Capita Income $109,501

Median Family Income $101,925

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Child Poverty Rate 13.3%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 10.2%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 22.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

4.3%

$10–15k

3.3%

$15–25k

5.8%

$25–35k

6.4%

$35–50k

11.0%

$50–75k

16.6%

$75–100k

12.9%

$100–150k

18.2%

$150–200k

9.7%

$200k+

11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 915,425

Owner-Occupied 61.3%

Renter-Occupied 38.7%

Vacancy Rate 6.6%

Median Home Value $274,300

Median Gross Rent $1,208

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.1%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.6%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

3.9%

$50–100k

5.2%

$100–200k

8.5%

$200–300k

26.3%

$300–500k

29.2%

$500k–$1M

12.8%

$1M+

1.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

5.1%

$500–1k

24.3%

$1–1.5k

43.9%

$1.5–2k

18.5%

$2–2.5k

5.5%

$2.5–3.5k

1.4%

$3.5k+

1.2%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

6.1%

1 vehicle

34.0%

2 vehicles

39.7%

20.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

61.3%

Single-fam. att.

7.6%

2–4 units

2.7%

5–19 units

7.0%

20+ units

7.5%

Mobile home

2.4%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

12.1%

1940–1969

3.5%

1970–1999

13.7%

2000–2009

14.1%

2010+

9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.1%

Bachelor's or Higher 39.4%

Graduate Degree 15.0%

Some College / Associate 18.4%

Less Than High School 2.7%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Work from Home 16.6%

Self-Employed 4.8%

Government Workers 14.6%

Private For-Profit 80.4%

Industry

Edu/Health

24.3%

Prof. Services

12.0%

Retail

11.1%

Finance

9.2%

Manufacturing

9.0%

Arts/Entmt.

8.2%

Transportation

7.0%

Construction

5.5%

Public Admin

4.7%

Wholesale

2.5%

Information

1.7%

Agriculture

0.6%

Occupation

Management

45.9%

Sales

19.6%

Food Prep

14.8%

Production

13.7%

Construction

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.9 min

Drove Alone 72.2%

Carpool 6.8%

Public Transit 1.2%

Work from Home 16.6%

Walked 1.9%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 855,292

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 45.2%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 19.2%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

15.3%

35–44

14.0%

45–54

12.4%

55–64

6.1%

65–74

5.8%

75–84

8.7%

85+

3.9%

Under 18: 23.4% Working age (18–64): 76.6% 65 and over: 14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.5%

Naturalized Citizen 50.5%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.6%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

40.1%

Africa

28.2%

Latin America

22.1%

Europe

7.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%

With a Disability 12.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%

Uninsured 7.4%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.8%

Has a Computer 96.2%

Same House 1 Year Ago 85.1%

Moved from Abroad 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023