Information About Columbus
Social Data
The total estimated population is 770,645. Density is average at 3,331 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 540,232; Black: 176,219; Asian: 23,101; Two or More Races: 19,309; American Indian: 2,254; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 374; Other Race: 9,156; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 19,346 (3%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 751,299 (97%)
There are 50,567 foreign born residents, of which 30.7% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 5,427; India: 4,318; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 2,743; Korea: 1,982; Vietnam: 1,720; Germany: 1,465; Canada: 1,275; U.S. Born: This State: 523,905; South: 92,615; Northeast: 42,422; Midwest: 40,868; West: 14,844;
The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 33 years.
Age Distribution
There are 53,364 married couples with children and 35,991 single-parent households (7,073 men, 28,918 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $37,627 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; Ohio: $40,956; Columbus: $37,627;
15% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; Ohio: 11%; Columbus: 15%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 281,043; Government: 63,046; Self-employed: 17,965; Unpaid family work: 830; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 140,251; Sales and office: 117,710; Professional and related: 86,123; Office and administrative support: 74,479; Service: 59,738; Management, business, and financial operations: 54,128;
The average commute time is 23 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 302,397; Car or truck (carpooled): 42,044; Public transportation: 15,821; Walked: 12,996; Worked at home: 9,778; Bicycle: 1,402; Motorcycle: 127;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in Columbus.
Housing Data
There are 350,440 housing units, of which 203,454 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 170,237; Renter: 154,451; Vacant: 25,752; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 129,150; Not Mortgaged: 41,087;
The median single family home value is $108,253.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; Ohio: $963; Columbus: $957;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; Ohio: $423; Columbus: $477;
The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 53,991; 1940 to 1949: 30,743; 1950 to 1959: 59,010; 1960 to 1969: 67,226; 1970 to 1979: 63,184; 1980 to 1989: 39,521; 1990 to 1994: 16,966; 1995 to 1998: 15,289; 1999 to March 2000: 4,510;
0.5% of homes lack plumbing and 2.1% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 265,012; Electricity: 53,458; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 3,378; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 1,360;
