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West Albany

Ohio · Columbus · 10,278 residents · 2.933 sq mi
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The short version

West Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $326,245. Households here earn about 31% more than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Albany; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,278
Population density
3,504 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,371
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,756
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,245
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,576
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(7,077)
Black16.6%(1,703)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(333)
Asian7.9%(811)
Other3.4%(354)
Diversity Score61.2%(6,295)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(7,077)
Black16.6%(1,703)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(333)
Asian7.9%(811)
Other3.4%(354)
Diversity Score61.2%(6,295)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
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
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
Female
56.5%
Foreign born
12.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Columbus

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Normal Heights
Pop 10,350
Midtown
Pop 9,904
Campbell Park
Pop 9,951
Rancho West
Pop 9,552
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Home value$577,845+77%
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WEST ALBANY VS
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Income$87,027+1%
Home value$237,101−27%
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Income$87,751+2%
Home value$266,029−18%
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WEST ALBANY VS
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Income$87,190+1%
Home value$415,106+27%
Population9,552−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio?

West Albany, Columbus, Ohio has about 10,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio earns about $86,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Albany, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In West Albany, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $326,245, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.

How educated are people in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Albany, Columbus, Ohio?

About 6.4% of people in West Albany, 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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