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Fairgrounds

Ohio · Columbus · 4,552 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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Fairgrounds has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,503. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,444. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fairgrounds; 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
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,552
Population density
2,918 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,503
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,442
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
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
$97,444
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,147
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.3%
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(775)
Black60.5%(2,753)
Hispanic / Latino15%(685)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(339)
Diversity Score72.1%(3,283)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17%(775)
Black60.5%(2,753)
Hispanic / Latino15%(685)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(339)
Diversity Score72.1%(3,283)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
6.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio?

Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio has about 4,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio earns about $40,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,444, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 37.1% of people in Fairgrounds, 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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