Statistic Columbus Ohio National
Population 837,038 11,689,100 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 3,829 288 91
Median age 32.1 39.3 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 42% 56% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 48% 42% 43%
Speak English 85% 93% 79%
Speak Spanish 4% 2% 13%

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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Columbus is 1230% higher than Ohio
  • The median age in Columbus is 18% lower than Ohio
  • In Columbus 61.12% of the population is White
  • In Columbus 27.96% of the population is Black
  • In Columbus 4.92% of the population is Asian

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      Columbus population breakdown by race

      Race Columbus Ohio National
      White 61.12% 82.16% 73.35%
      Black 27.96% 12.27% 12.63%
      Asian 4.92% 1.94% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.18% 0.19% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.05% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 4.08% 2.57% 3.06%
      Other race 1.69% 0.85% 4.75%
      In Columbus, 5.8% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Columbus, OH demographics data displayed above is derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).