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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus Metro

Columbus, IN · 1 counties · 71,435 residents · 406.94 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,184. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $99,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

71,435
+12%since 1990
from 63,657 in 1990
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 156 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
62K68K74K80K86K1990201020202024Columbus
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,184
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,971 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,536
+51%since 1990
from $14,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$570
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.2
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(61,724)
Black1.5%(977)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(410)
Asian1.1%(687)
Diversity Score8.9%(5,681)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(66,422)
Black1.8%(1,281)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,598)
Asian1.9%(1,344)
Diversity Score14.3%(10,249)
14
+61%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, IN?

Columbus, IN has about 71,435 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus, IN?

The typical household in Columbus, IN earns about $44,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, IN expensive?

In Columbus, IN, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, IN?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, IN?

About 7.3% of people in Columbus, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,778 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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