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The Ohio State University

Ohio · Columbus · 13,303 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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The Ohio State University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up The Ohio State University; 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 19.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,303
Population density
28,244 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,121
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$6,330
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$756
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.4%
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(9,294)
Black6.2%(819)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(654)
Asian14.2%(1,895)
Other4.8%(641)
Diversity Score60.4%(8,033)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(9,294)
Black6.2%(819)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(654)
Asian14.2%(1,895)
Other4.8%(641)
Diversity Score60.4%(8,033)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
49.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio?

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio has about 13,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio earns about $35,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio?

About 58.7% of people in The Ohio State University, 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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