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Columbus

Georgia · 189,885 residents · 216.5 sq mi
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Columbus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189,885
+1%since 2009
from 188,737 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 872 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+3%since 2009
from 32.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
187K192K198K203K209K200920202024Columbus
2024204K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,331
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $40,549 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,514
+4%since 2009
from $21,717 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $126,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $693 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+3%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(87,794)
Black44.9%(84,823)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(7,770)
Asian1.9%(3,508)
Other2.6%(4,842)
Diversity Score72.4%(136,584)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(82,890)
Black44.8%(85,119)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(12,110)
Asian2.1%(4,061)
Other2.6%(4,871)
Diversity Score75%(142,369)
Diversity Score
75
+4%since 2009
from 72 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Georgia?

Columbus, Georgia has about 189,885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Georgia?

The typical household in Columbus, Georgia earns about $41,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Georgia expensive?

In Columbus, Georgia, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Georgia?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia?

About 18.2% of people in Columbus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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