Columbus, GA

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2022 Population

204,572

0.101% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

34.9

0.867% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

18.7%

4.32% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$54,561

7.95% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$168,400

15.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

82,874

0.0326% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Columbus, GA had a population of 205k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $54,561. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Columbus, GA grew from 204,366 to 204,572, a 0.101% increase and its median household income grew from $50,542 to $54,561, a 7.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%), Other (Hispanic) (2.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%).

None of the households in Columbus, GA 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.

97.6% of the residents in Columbus, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbus, GA are Columbus State University (1,724 degrees awarded in 2022), Columbus Technical College (1,538 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (139 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Columbus, GA was $168,400, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Columbus, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Columbus, GA is home to a population of 205k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.22% of Columbus, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.7k people).

In 2022, there were 1.19 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.6k people) in Columbus, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.6% of Columbus, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus, GA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbus, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
93.6k ± 949
White (Non-Hispanic)
78.5k ± 580
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.62k ± 1.15k

Hispanic Population

16.4k people

8% of the people in Columbus, GA are hispanic (16.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbus, GA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

5.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2022, 5.22% of Columbus, GA residents (10.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus, GA was 5.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbus, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
7,262 ± 827
Vietnam
4,849 ± 465
Gulf War (1990s)
4,798 ± 661

Columbus, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbus, GA employs 82.9k people. The largest industries in Columbus, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,055 people), Retail Trade (8,790 people), and Manufacturing (8,089 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($58,889), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,542), and Finance & Insurance ($52,635).

Employment

Occupations

82.9k

2022 Value

± 2,756

0.0326%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Columbus, GA grew at a rate of 0.0326%, from 82.8k employees to 82.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,884 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,895 people), and Management Occupations (6,793 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.9k

2022 Value

± 2,756

0.0326%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Columbus, GA grew at a rate of 0.0326%, from 82.8k employees to 82.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,055 people), Retail Trade (8,790 people), and Manufacturing (8,089 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus, GA, though some of these residents may live in Columbus, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,050

Median earning men ± $2,236

$32,027

Median earning women ± $1,430

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,250), Wholesale Trade ($74,091), and Public Administration ($54,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,124), Public Administration ($39,801), and Construction ($39,792).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Columbus, GA awarded 3,481 degrees. The student population of Columbus, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,993 male students and 7,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbus, GA are White (1,531 and 44.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,407 and 40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (266 and 7.74%), and Two or More Races (94 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Columbus, GA by number of degrees awarded are Columbus State University (1,724 and 49.5%), Columbus Technical College (1,538 and 44.2%), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (139 and 3.99%).

The most popular majors in Columbus, GA are General Health Services (280 and 8.04%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (278 and 7.99%), and Other Mechanic & Repair Technologies (235 and 6.75%).

The median tuition cost in Columbus, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,425 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Columbus, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,061 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,061 students enrolled in Columbus, GA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,740 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded
General Health Services
62 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Columbus, GA was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Columbus, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbus State University
1,724 degrees awarded
Columbus Technical College
1,538 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Columbus
139 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbus State University with 1,724 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,154 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbus, GA, which is 0.496 times less than the 2,327 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,531 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,407 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,465) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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, GA was $168,400 in 2022, which is 0.597 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $146,000 to $168,400, a 15.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus, GA is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Columbus, GA have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbus, GA is $54,561. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Columbus, GA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $123,000, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $115,781 and $71,871.

Housing

Property

$168,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,446

$39,535

Median Property Taxes

±$1,627

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, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbus, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2022

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 49.5% of the housing units in Columbus, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbus, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103.01
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 108.02

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbus, GA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $123,000, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $115,781 and $71,871.

The following map shows all of the places in Columbus, GA 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.

$54,561

Median Household Income

± $1,724

79.9k

Number of Households

± 2,389

In 2022, the median household income of the 79.9k households in Columbus, GA grew to $54,561 from the previous year's value of $50,542.

The following chart displays the households in Columbus, GA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbus, GA is from Columbus, GA.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Columbus, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (8.67%)
Worked At Home (7.04%)

In 2022, 78.7% of workers in Columbus, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.67%) and those who worked at home (7.04%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus, GA have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Columbus, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbus, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus, GA (37.2k out of 199k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbus, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

88% of the population of Columbus, GA has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 8.4% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 8.1% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

34.1%

Employer Coverage

18%

Medicaid

8.4%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

8.1%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus, GA declined by 0.168% from 12% to 12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbus, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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