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Columbus Grove

Ohio · 2,160 residents · 1.228 sq mi
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Columbus Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,160
−2%since 2000
from 2,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,759 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Columbus Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,697
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,567
+40%since 2000
from $18,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,099)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(82)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,963)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(131)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.9%(62)
Diversity Score21.6%(466)
Diversity Score
22
+136%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus Grove, Ohio?

Columbus Grove, Ohio has about 2,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus Grove, Ohio?

The typical household in Columbus Grove, Ohio earns about $55,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus Grove, Ohio expensive?

In Columbus Grove, Ohio, the median home is worth about $110,300, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus Grove, Ohio?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus Grove, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus Grove, Ohio?

About 10.9% of people in Columbus Grove, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus Grove, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus Grove, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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