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Downtown

Ohio · Columbus · 11,673 residents · 2.737 sq mi
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Downtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $722,162. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $722,162, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,673
Population density
4,265 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,477
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,040
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$722,162
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,499
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(8,171)
Black11.2%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(754)
Asian6.5%(760)
Other5.8%(680)
Diversity Score60.7%(7,086)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(8,171)
Black11.2%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(754)
Asian6.5%(760)
Other5.8%(680)
Diversity Score60.7%(7,086)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio?

Downtown, Columbus, Ohio has about 11,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio earns about $72,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Downtown, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $722,162, and the typical rent is about $1,499 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio?

About 15.8% of people in Downtown, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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