Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH

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2024 Population

109,095

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.5

1.21% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

27%

2.96% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$49,094

5.87% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$168,300

8.51% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

48,996

5.75% 1-year decline

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21.8% of the households in Columbus City (Northeast) 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.

91.9% of the residents in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are MyComputerCareer at Columbus (2,194 degrees awarded in 2023), Ohio Dominican University (396 degrees), and Chamberlain University-Ohio (148 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was $168,300, and the homeownership rate was 43%.

Most people in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH borders Columbus (Far Northeast), Gahanna & New Albany Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (North) & Westerville Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (North) & Worthington Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Central) & Grandview Heights Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (East), Reynoldsburg, Whitehall & Bexley Cities PUMA, OH, and Columbus (Southeast), Canal Winchester & Groveport Cities PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH is home to a population of 109k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 16% of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (17.5k people).

In 2024, there were 1.97 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (59k people) in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.71k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are Spanish (7,539 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (6,697 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (2,104 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,815

Women

51.6%

53,226

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,041 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

91.9%

2024 Citizenship

91.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.9% of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59k ± 3.19k
White (Non-Hispanic)
29.9k ± 1.81k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.71k ± 810

10.3%

Hispanic Population

11.3k people

10.3% of the people in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are hispanic (11.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Somalia
3,586 ± 1,446 people
Mexico
2,234 ± 1,149 people
Ghana
1,798 ± 1,033 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was Somalia, the natal country of 3,586 Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH residents, followed by Mexico with 2,234 and Ghana with 1,798.

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17.5k people

17.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.8k people

As of 2024, 16% of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH residents (17.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was 17.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,539 households (7.44%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
6,697 households (6.61%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
2,104 households (2.08%)

21.8% of the households in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was Spanish. 7.44% of the households in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
893 ± 352
Vietnam
813 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
460 ± 142

Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH.

Economy

The economy of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH employs 49k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH were Restaurants & Food Services (4,105 people), Construction (2,867 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,623 people), and the highest paying industries were Other personal services ($99,354), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($93,093), and Administration of economic programs & space research ($88,560).

Males in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,140. The income inequality in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,850

Women

50.7%

24,146

Men

49.3%

The workforce of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH in 2023 was 48,996 people, with 50.7% woman, and 49.3% men.

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

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Occupations

49k

2023 Value

−5.75%

1 Year decline

± −5.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −5.75%, from 52k employees to 49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, are Customer service representatives (1,608 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,598 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,494 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49k

2023 Value

−5.75%

1 Year decline

± −5.75%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH declined at a rate of −5.75%, from 52k employees to 49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,105 people), Construction (2,867 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,623 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,968

Median earning men ± $1,217

$35,869

Median earning women ± $1,456

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,786), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,179), and Information ($56,217).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,296), Information ($60,219), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,605).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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

Voting results are not available for Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH awarded 2,876 degrees. The student population of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,345 male students and 1,331 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are White (1,303 and 45.7%), Black or African American (970 and 34%), Hispanic or Latino (299 and 10.5%), and Two or More Races (130 and 4.56%).

The largest universities in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are MyComputerCareer at Columbus (2,194 and 76.3%), Ohio Dominican University (396 and 13.8%), and Chamberlain University-Ohio (148 and 5.15%).

The most popular majors in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (1,425 and 49.5%), Computer & Information Systems Security (507 and 17.6%), and Network & System Administration (162 and 5.63%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $33,760.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,676 (50.3% men and 49.7% 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 2023 there were 2,676 students enrolled in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, 50.3% men and 49.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,281 records, of which 53.5% were women and 46.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
1,417 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
273 degrees awarded
Network & System Administration
162 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications with 1,417 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

MyComputerCareer at Columbus
2,194 degrees awarded
Ohio Dominican University
396 degrees awarded
Chamberlain University-Ohio
148 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was MyComputerCareer at Columbus with 2,194 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,050 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH, which is 2.48 times more than the 826 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,303 degrees mean that there were 1.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 970 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 ($33,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($740) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) 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 2023, 2.99% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.21% 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 (Northeast) PUMA, OH in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (26.9k), Secondary Education (15.9k), and Some college (15.8k).

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 (Northeast) PUMA, OH was $168,300 in 2024, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $155,100 to $168,300, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH is 43%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$168,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,320

$18,622

Median Property Taxes

±$1,016

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 (Northeast) PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

43%

Homeownership

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 43% of the housing units in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$49,094

Median Household Income

± $1,376

43.3k

Number of Households

± 1,757

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.3k households in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH grew to $49,094 from the previous year's value of $46,373.

The following chart displays the households in Columbus City (Northeast) 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

0.409

2023 Wage GINI in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH

0.398

2022 Wage GINI in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH

In 2023, the income inequality in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.65% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66%)
Worked At Home (16.4%)
Carpooled (10.2%)

In 2024, 66% of workers in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.4%) and those who carpooled to work (10.2%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbus City (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH (29.2k out of 108k 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 Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH 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

87% of the population of Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 40.4% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 6.32% on non-group plans, and 0.804% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.8% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

40.4%

Medicaid

8.07%

Medicare

6.32%

Non-Group

0.804%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus City (Northeast) PUMA, OH declined by 2.85% from 13.4% to 13%.

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