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Driving Park

Ohio · Columbus · 6,762 residents · 0.938 sq mi
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Driving Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,492. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $239,007. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Driving Park; 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 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,762
Population density
7,209 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,492
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$38,527
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$239,007
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,056
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,614)
Black62.3%(4,216)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(98)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other12.2%(823)
Diversity Score67.4%(4,558)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,614)
Black62.3%(4,216)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(98)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other12.2%(823)
Diversity Score67.4%(4,558)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
1.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio?

Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio has about 6,762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio earns about $54,492 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $239,007, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Driving Park, Columbus, Ohio?

About 22.4% of people in Driving Park, 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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