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Northern Woods

Ohio · Columbus · 18,300 residents · 3.047 sq mi
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Northern Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $178,578. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Northern Woods; 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 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,300
Population density
6,006 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,348
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,763
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$178,578
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,272
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.2%
71.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(6,327)
Black44.6%(8,159)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,314)
Asian6%(1,092)
Other7.7%(1,408)
Diversity Score83.4%(15,259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(6,327)
Black44.6%(8,159)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,314)
Asian6%(1,092)
Other7.7%(1,408)
Diversity Score83.4%(15,259)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
24.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio?

Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio has about 18,300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio earns about $54,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $178,578, and the typical rent is about $1,272 a month.

How educated are people in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northern Woods, Columbus, Ohio?

About 29.4% of people in Northern Woods, 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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