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Columbus

Georgia · 206,922 residents · 216.5 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $142,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206,922
+6%since 2019
from 195,739 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 904 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+5%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
187K192K198K203K209K200920202024Columbus
2024204K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,418
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,408 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,709
+2%since 2019
from $26,097 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $141,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $906 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
51.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(78,974)
Black45.6%(89,275)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(14,903)
Asian2.5%(4,812)
Other4%(7,775)
Diversity Score77.7%(151,995)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(79,083)
Black45.8%(94,701)
Hispanic / Latino8%(16,513)
Asian2.7%(5,546)
Other4.4%(9,009)
Diversity Score78.5%(162,457)
Diversity Score
79
+1%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−1%since 2019
from 20.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Georgia?

Columbus, Georgia has about 206,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Georgia?

The typical household in Columbus, Georgia earns about $47,418 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 $142,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Georgia?

About 27.5% 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 20.0% of people in Columbus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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