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South Hilltop

Ohio · Columbus · 7,619 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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South Hilltop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,960. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,619
Population density
4,922 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,619
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,991
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,960
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,117
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56%(4,270)
Black18.3%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,315)
Asian2.2%(167)
Other6.2%(469)
Diversity Score77.3%(5,887)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56%(4,270)
Black18.3%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,315)
Asian2.2%(167)
Other6.2%(469)
Diversity Score77.3%(5,887)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
5.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio has about 7,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio earns about $42,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In South Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $109,960, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

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

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Hilltop, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 35.8% of people in South 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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