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Columbus

Indiana · 44,061 residents · 28.666 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $140,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
44,061
+13%since 2000
from 39,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K36K42K48K54K1990201020202024Columbus
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,723 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,592
+25%since 2000
from $22,055 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$140,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(35,161)
Black2.6%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,096)
Asian3.2%(1,248)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(8,058)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(37,018)
Black2.6%(1,144)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,575)
Asian5.6%(2,464)
Other2.1%(910)
Diversity Score36%(15,869)
Diversity Score
36
+75%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Indiana?

Columbus, Indiana has about 44,061 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Indiana?

The typical household in Columbus, Indiana earns about $49,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Indiana expensive?

In Columbus, Indiana, the median home is worth about $140,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Indiana?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Indiana?

About 11.6% of people in Columbus, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,259 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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