Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

116,175

0.411% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

27.2

0.369% 1-year increase

N/A Poverty Rate

27.3%

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Median Household Income

$65,412

6.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$307,000

8.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

70,613

0.894% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH had a population of 116k people with a median age of 27.2 and a median household income of $65,412. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH declined from 116,654 to 116,175, a −0.411% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,514 to $65,412, a 6.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.69%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), and White (Hispanic) (2.02%).

10.4% of the households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are Ohio State University-Main Campus (16,838 degrees awarded in 2021), Columbus State Community College (5,856 degrees), and Franklin University (1,846 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was $307,000, and the homeownership rate was 35%.

Most people in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH borders Columbus (North), Westerville & Worthington Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Northwest), Upper Arlington & Grandview Heights Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, Columbus (East), Whitehall & Bexley Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (South), Grove Cities & Groveport Village PUMA, OH, and Columbus City (West) PUMA, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 116k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.83% of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2021, there were 10 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.5k people) in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,128 households), Spanish (2,394 households), and Hindi (642 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,783

Women

47.9%

60,725

Men

52.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,508 inhabitants, with 52.1% men, and 47.9% women.

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Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.3% of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.5k ± 2.71k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.94k ± 942
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.26k ± 958

4.24%

Hispanic Population

4.93k people

4.24% of the people in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are hispanic (4.93k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
2,209 ± 1,143 people
India
1,444 ± 927 people
Korea
612 ± 606 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was China, the natal country of 2,209 Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH residents, followed by India with 1,444 and Korea with 612.

Foreign-Born Population

8.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

9.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2021, 8.83% of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH residents (10.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was 9.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,128 households (2.77%)
Spanish
2,394 households (2.12%)
Hindi
642 households (0.569%)

10.4% of the households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 2.77% of the households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,107 ± 252
Vietnam
797 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
472 ± 182

Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH employs 70.6k people. The largest industries in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,006 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,826 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,053 people), and the highest paying industries are Plastics product manufacturing ($141,261), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($110,157), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($109,574).

Males in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,146. The income inequality in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.505, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,359

Women

46.8%

37,891

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2020 was 71,250 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

70.6k

2021 Value

−0.894%

1 Year decline

± −0.894%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.894%, from 71.3k employees to 70.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Postsecondary teachers (3,311 people), Retail salespersons (1,847 people), and Other managers (1,747 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.6k

2021 Value

−0.894%

1 Year decline

± −0.894%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −0.894%, from 71.3k employees to 70.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,006 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,826 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,053 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,131

Median earning men ± $2,281

$35,440

Median earning women ± $2,492

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,509), Public Administration ($65,125), and Information ($60,804).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,625), Construction ($63,667), and Manufacturing ($57,455).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH awarded 24,954 degrees. The student population of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 43,771 male students and 51,078 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are White (15,597 and 67.7%), followed by Black or African American (2,271 and 9.85%), Unknown (1,574 and 6.83%), and Asian (1,457 and 6.32%).

The largest universities in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio State University-Main Campus (16,838 and 67.5%), Columbus State Community College (5,856 and 23.5%), and Franklin University (1,846 and 7.4%).

The most popular majors in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,463 and 5.86%), General Business Administration & Management (1,162 and 4.66%), and Registered Nursing (852 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH are $23,026 for private four year colleges, and $11,018 and $34,101 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 94,849 (46.1% men and 53.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 94,849 students enrolled in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 55,993 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
565 degrees awarded
General Finance
791 degrees awarded
General Psychology
644 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 565 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio State University-Main Campus
16,838 degrees awarded
Columbus State Community College
5,856 degrees awarded
Franklin University
1,846 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio State University-Main Campus with 16,838 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11,445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH, which is 0.847 times less than the 13,509 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15,597 degrees mean that there were 6.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,271 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,026) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,530) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.323% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.272% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (34.9k), Some college (34k), and Graduate Degree (19.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was $307,000 in 2021, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $282,900 to $307,000, a 8.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH is 35%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH is $65,412. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$307,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,431

$17,922

Median Property Taxes

±$947

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

35%

Homeownership

2021

56.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 35% of the housing units in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 35.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,412

Median Household Income

± $2,561

51.2k

Number of Households

± 1,720

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.2k households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH grew to $65,412 from the previous year's value of $61,514.

The following chart displays the households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.505

2021 Wage GINI in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH

0.512

2020 Wage GINI in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was 0.505 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.4%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Walked (11.3%)

In 2021, 61.4% of workers in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who walked to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.727% of the workforce in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH (240k out of 879k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 67.6% on employee plans, 7.89% on Medicaid, 5.53% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.597% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.4% under 18 years, 57% between 18 and 34 years, 23.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.29%

Uninsured

67.6%

Employer Coverage

7.89%

Medicaid

5.53%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.597%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH grew by 5.61% from 5.95% to 6.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbus City (Central) PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.