NEIGHBORHOOD
South Side CAN
Ohio · Columbus · 4,631 residents · 0.58 sq mi
The short version
With 4,631 people, South Side CAN is a neighborhood in Columbus. Owners hold 43% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 28.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 7,971 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 33.7. The typical home is worth $185,204. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Side CAN; 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
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,631
Population density
7,971 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.58 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,134
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,371
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Other services4.5%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration3.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$185,204
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,322
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.32 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,924)
Black34.9%(1,615)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(584)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,924)
Black34.9%(1,615)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(584)
Asian0%(0)
Other11%(508)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Foreign born
5.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio?
South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio has about 4,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio?
The typical household in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio earns about $54,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio expensive?
In South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $185,204, and the typical rent is about $1,322 a month.
How educated are people in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio?
About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio?
About 28.8% of people in South Side CAN, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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ColumbusDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024