NEIGHBORHOOD
Southeast
Ohio · Columbus · 7,251 residents · 3.124 sq mi
The short version
Southeast has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $171,238. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southeast; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,251
Population density
2,321 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,789
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,808
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Other services7.4%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Public administration5.6%
Information5.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$171,238
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,336
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,637)
Black38.5%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(632)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other1.9%(137)
Diversity Score74%(5,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,637)
Black38.5%(2,791)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(632)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other1.9%(137)
Diversity Score74%(5,368)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
Female
54.0%
Foreign born
5.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Southeast
Cypress Park
Pop 7,965
South Harrison
Pop 6,541
Alamitos Beach
Pop 8,612
Southcrest
Pop 6,534
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SOUTHEAST VS
Cypress Park
Income$81,457+1%
Home value$908,801+431%
Population7,965+10%
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SOUTHEAST VS
South Harrison
Income$80,258−1%
Home value$306,133+79%
Population6,541−10%
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SOUTHEAST VS
Alamitos Beach
Income$81,861+1%
Home value$699,063+308%
Population8,612+19%
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SOUTHEAST VS
Southcrest
Income$75,389−7%
Home value$605,342+254%
Population6,534−10%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio?
Southeast, Columbus, Ohio has about 7,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio?
The typical household in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio earns about $80,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Southeast, Columbus, Ohio expensive?
In Southeast, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $171,238, and the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.
How educated are people in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio?
About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio?
About 11.0% of people in Southeast, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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ColumbusDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024