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Columbus

Indiana · 50,474 residents · 28.666 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,387. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
50,474
+29%since 2000
from 39,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,761 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K36K42K48K54K1990201020202024Columbus
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,387
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,723 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,375
+56%since 2000
from $22,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(36,630)
Black3%(1,510)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(4,851)
Asian10.3%(5,221)
Other2.9%(1,476)
Diversity Score54.3%(27,393)
Diversity Score
54
+163%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Indiana?

Columbus, Indiana has about 50,474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Indiana?

The typical household in Columbus, Indiana earns about $67,387 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 $174,300, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Indiana?

About 41.8% 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 12.6% 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 18,672 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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