NEIGHBORHOOD
East
Ohio · Columbus · 9,350 residents · 1.82 sq mi
The short version
East is a neighborhood of 9,350 people in Columbus. Households here earn about 43% more than in Columbus as a whole. There are 5,126 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $289,481. 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
Land area
1.82 sq mi
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%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Information10.1%
Retail trade9.2%
Other services8.6%
Public administration7.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Education & health services2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Persons per household
2.97 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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-Hispanic34.4%(3,212)
Black36.2%(3,389)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(328)
Asian18.4%(1,717)
Other7.5%(704)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(3,212)
Black36.2%(3,389)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(328)
Asian18.4%(1,717)
Other7.5%(704)
Diversity Score
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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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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ColumbusDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024