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West Campus

Ohio · Columbus · 5,104 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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West Campus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $315,488. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Columbus median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Campus; 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 24.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,104
Population density
1,843 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,935
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,344
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,488
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,257
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,205)
Black5.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino7%(359)
Asian20.7%(1,055)
Other3.7%(190)
Diversity Score69.2%(3,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,205)
Black5.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino7%(359)
Asian20.7%(1,055)
Other3.7%(190)
Diversity Score69.2%(3,530)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
16.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

West Campus, Columbus, Ohio has about 5,104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Campus, Columbus, Ohio earns about $40,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Campus, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In West Campus, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $315,488, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

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

About 70.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Campus, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 33.0% of people in West Campus, 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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