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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Columbus Metro

Columbus, IN · 1 counties · 76,794 residents · 406.94 sq mi
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The short version

Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
76,794
+8%since 2000
from 71,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
62K68K74K80K86K1990201020202024Columbus
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,742
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,860
+25%since 2000
from $21,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(66,422)
Black1.8%(1,281)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,598)
Asian1.9%(1,344)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(10,249)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(66,817)
Black1.8%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(4,762)
Asian3.4%(2,622)
Other1.5%(1,181)
Diversity Score29.5%(22,690)
Diversity Score
30
+106%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

ColumbusCENTRAL52,655
What's inside

1 component county

Bartholomew CountyCENTRAL85,729
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, IN?

Columbus, IN has about 76,794 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, IN?

The typical household in Columbus, IN earns about $52,742 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 $133,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, IN?

About 26.7% 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 10.4% 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 13,137 residents, a change of about 21 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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