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Olde Town East

Ohio · Columbus · 5,212 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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The short version

Olde Town East has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $340,943. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Olde Town East; 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 33.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,212
Population density
6,082 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,772
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,559
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,943
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,200
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.1%
57.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,958)
Black30%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(266)
Asian1.8%(95)
Other6.4%(332)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,958)
Black30%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(266)
Asian1.8%(95)
Other6.4%(332)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,787)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Foreign born
4.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio?

Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio earns about $69,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $340,943, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Olde Town East, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.9% of people in Olde Town 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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