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Southside

Ohio · Columbus · 14,724 residents · 7.24 sq mi
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The short version

Southside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,039. 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 $157,627. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Southside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,724
Population density
2,034 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,039
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,043
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,627
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,157
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(9,772)
Black18.7%(2,749)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,174)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other6.6%(970)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(9,772)
Black18.7%(2,749)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,174)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other6.6%(970)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,459)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
3.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 14,680
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Pop 13,180
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Pop 13,764
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Westchester Square
Income$57,503−1%
Home value$711,362+351%
Population14,680same
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SOUTHSIDE VS
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Income$59,984+3%
Home value$543,431+245%
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SOUTHSIDE VS
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Income$53,659−8%
Home value$192,638+22%
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Income$66,906+15%
Home value$257,474+63%
Population13,791−6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside, Columbus, Ohio?

Southside, Columbus, Ohio has about 14,724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Southside, Columbus, Ohio earns about $58,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Southside, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $157,627, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Southside, Columbus, Ohio?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Southside, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside, Columbus, Ohio?

About 16.3% of people in Southside, 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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