Columbus city, Ohio
Columbus city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Columbus city is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 911,199. The land area covers 217.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 911,199 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 380,039 | ±2,330 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 414,048 | ±1,843 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 380,039 | ±2,330 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34,009 | ±1,766 |
| Median Home Value | $250,900 | ±$3,196 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,289 | ±$10 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,730 | ±$980 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,760 | ±$471 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 158,498 | ±5,813 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±0.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 472,874 | ±3,748 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 933,263 (2024)
ID: 209050
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
90 W BROAD ST, RM 200, COLUMBUS OH 43215-9013
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GUS Population: 1,356,303 (2024)
ID: 172250
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SR POLICY ANALYST
373 S HIGH ST, FL 26, COLUMBUS OH 43215-6314
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Columbus | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | KG-06 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | PK-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | 07-12 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | 06-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | KG-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | KG-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | PK-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Special Education School Columbus | KG-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Columbus | 09-12 | Columbus, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
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DOCTORS HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 5100 WEST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH, 43228 |
(614) 544-2136
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Columbus State Community College
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College | 1.1 mi away | 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH, 43215 |
6142875353
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NORTHSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 1423 N. HIGH ST., COLUMBUS, OH, 43201 |
(614) 645-2275
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GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 111 SOUTH GRANT AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215 |
(614) 566-9164
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Columbus College of Art & Design
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College | 1.3 mi away | 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43215 |
6142243295
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COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 96 S GRANT AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215 |
(614) 645-2275
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MOUNT CARMEL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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Psychiatric | City address association | 4646 HILTON CORP0RATE DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43232 |
(614) 852-4680
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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College | 1.5 mi away | 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201 |
6142926446
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COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 96 S GRANT AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215 |
(614) 645-2275
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MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
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Hospital | City address association | 6001 EAST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH, 43213 |
(614) 234-5000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBUS WCMH, OH US, located 3.5 miles from Columbus city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5° | 20.9° | 28.7° | 3.09" | — |
| February | 40.3° | 22.6° | 31.4° | 2.63" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 31.0° | 40.8° | 3.88" | — |
| April | 64.2° | 40.8° | 52.5° | 4.04" | — |
| May | 74.1° | 51.4° | 62.8° | 4.78" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 61.1° | 71.5° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 64.6° | 74.8° | 4.28" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 54.6° | 66.4° | 3.78" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 43.4° | 54.6° | 3.19" | — |
| November | 52.3° | 32.9° | 42.6° | 3.04" | — |
| December | 40.9° | 26.8° | 33.9° | 3.41" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus city | City | 0.2 mi | — |
| Grandview Heights city | City | 2.9 mi | — |
| Bexley city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Marble Cliff village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Valleyview village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Upper Arlington city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904918000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.