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South Central Hilltop

Ohio · Columbus · 5,019 residents · 0.632 sq mi
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South Central Hilltop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,707. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Central Hilltop; 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 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,019
Population density
7,941 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,479
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,885
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,707
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,378
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(3,723)
Black13.2%(663)
Hispanic / Latino7%(350)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other5.5%(278)
Diversity Score53%(2,662)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(3,723)
Black13.2%(663)
Hispanic / Latino7%(350)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other5.5%(278)
Diversity Score53%(2,662)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio?

South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio earns about $54,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $139,707, and the typical rent is about $1,378 a month.

How educated are people in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Central Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio?

About 14.7% of people in South Central Hilltop, 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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