With 8,569 people, Cherry Creek is a neighborhood in Columbus. 37% of homes are owner-occupied. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 31.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 10,081 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $193,542. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Cherry Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,569
Population density
10,081 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,329
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,013
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,542
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,123
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.48 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(4,082)
Black24.8%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,977)
Asian1.2%(103)
Other3.3%(280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(4,082)
Black24.8%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,977)
Asian1.2%(103)
Other3.3%(280)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
