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East

Ohio · Columbus · 9,350 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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The short version

East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $289,481. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% more than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,350
Population density
5,126 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,581
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,136
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
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
$289,481
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,521
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(3,212)
Black36.2%(3,389)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(328)
Asian18.4%(1,717)
Other7.5%(704)
Diversity Score88.7%(8,298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(3,212)
Black36.2%(3,389)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(328)
Asian18.4%(1,717)
Other7.5%(704)
Diversity Score88.7%(8,298)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
17.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Columbus

BerwickCentral ClintonvilleCherry CreekClintonvilleDowntownDriving ParkEast BroadEastlandEastmoorFairgroundsFlint RoadForest Park EastFranklintonIndependenceKing-Lincoln-BronzevilleLeawoodLinwoodMaize-MorseMarble Cliff CrossingMerionNorth LindenNorthern WoodsNorthgateOlde Town EastRiverbendSharon HeightsSomersetSouth Central HilltopSouth HilltopSouth LindenSouth Side CANSoutheastSouthsideThe Ohio State UniversityTri-VillageVictorianWalnut CreekWalnut HeightsWeinland ParkWest AlbanyWest CampusWestgateWhite AshNeighborhoods in Columbus
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East, Columbus, Ohio?

East, Columbus, Ohio has about 9,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East, Columbus, Ohio earns about $94,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In East, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $289,481, and the typical rent is about $1,521 a month.

How educated are people in East, Columbus, Ohio?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in East, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.4% of people in East, 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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