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South Linden

Ohio · Columbus · 5,391 residents · 0.91 sq mi
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South Linden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $141,363. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Linden; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,391
Population density
5,924 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,391
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,131
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
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
$141,363
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,033
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.3%
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(542)
Black77.1%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(490)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(204)
Diversity Score48.3%(2,602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(542)
Black77.1%(4,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(490)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(204)
Diversity Score48.3%(2,602)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
Female
60.1%
Foreign born
6.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South Linden, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Linden, Columbus, Ohio earns about $36,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Linden, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In South Linden, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $141,363, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

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

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Linden, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 49.1% of people in South Linden, 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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