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Linwood

Ohio · Columbus · 6,884 residents · 1.095 sq mi
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Linwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,723. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,401. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Linwood; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,884
Population density
6,287 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,723
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,574
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,401
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,307
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(836)
Black73.6%(5,068)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(451)
Asian2%(135)
Other5.7%(394)
Diversity Score54.4%(3,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(836)
Black73.6%(5,068)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(451)
Asian2%(135)
Other5.7%(394)
Diversity Score54.4%(3,746)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
12.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linwood, Columbus, Ohio?

Linwood, Columbus, Ohio has about 6,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linwood, Columbus, Ohio earns about $44,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Linwood, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Linwood, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $157,401, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Linwood, Columbus, Ohio?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Linwood, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 26.3% of people in Linwood, 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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