Columbus, OH

Census Place

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2020 Population

889,079

1.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.4

0.621% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

19.1%

2.19% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$54,902

2.15% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$160,000

5.54% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

470,477

0.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Columbus, OH had a population of 889k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $54,902. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Columbus, OH grew from 878,553 to 889,079, a 1.2% increase and its median household income grew from $53,745 to $54,902, a 2.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), and White (Hispanic) (3.05%).

None of the households in Columbus, 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.

93.1% of the residents in Columbus, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Columbus, OH are Ohio State University-Main Campus (17,098 degrees awarded in 2020), Columbus State Community College (5,894 degrees), and Franklin University (1,752 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Columbus, OH was $160,000, and the homeownership rate was 44.9%. Most people in Columbus, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Columbus, OH is home to a population of 889k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.8% of Columbus, OH residents were born outside of the country (114k people).

In 2020, there were 1.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (483k people) in Columbus, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 257k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 52.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
483k ± 3.73k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
257k ± 3.76k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
52.2k ± 1.91k

6.32%

Hispanic Population

56.2k people

6.32% of the people in Columbus, OH are hispanic (56.2k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

114k people

12.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

112k people

As of 2020, 12.8% of Columbus, OH residents (114k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus, OH was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2020, the median age of all people in Columbus, OH was 32.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Columbus, OH are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Columbus, OH residents was 32.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Citizenship

93.1%

2020 Citizenship

92.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.1% of Columbus, OH residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus, OH was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10,444 ± 720
Gulf War (2001-)
9,543 ± 1,113
Gulf War (1990s)
6,032 ± 600

Columbus, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Columbus, OH is $54,902. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Columbus, OH was Census Tract 63.91 with a value of $174,000, followed by Census Tract 65 and Census Tract 66, with respective values of $171,845 and $165,972.

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Columbus, OH employs 470k people. The largest industries in Columbus, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (75,226 people), Retail Trade (57,934 people), and Educational Services (42,419 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,202), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,851), and Public Administration ($54,999).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,902

2020 value

± $835

2.15%

1 Year Growth

± 1.85%

Households in Columbus, OH have a median annual income of $54,902, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,745 in 2019, which represents a 2.15% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Columbus, OH compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

$66,859

Average Male Salary in Ohio

± $1,043

$49,988

Average Female Salary in Ohio

± $782

In 2020, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Ohio

Asian
$66,781 ± $5,146
White
$52,037 ± $655
Two or More Races
$44,595 ± $3,825

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Ohio.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbus, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 63.91
Census Tract 65
Census Tract 66

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbus, OH was Census Tract 63.91 with a value of $174,000, followed by Census Tract 65 and Census Tract 66, with respective values of $171,845 and $165,972.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus, OH (165k out of 864k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
71,736 ± 2,547
White
67,704 ± 2,491
Hispanic
16,245 ± 1,277

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbus, OH is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

470k

2020 Value

± 6,084

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Columbus, OH grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 467k employees to 470k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (58,645 people), Sales & Related Occupations (44,169 people), and Management Occupations (43,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus, OH.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Columbus, OH, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (58,645 people), Sales & Related Occupations (44,169 people), and Management Occupations (43,518 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Columbus, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.54 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.46 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.27 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Columbus, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,235), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,994), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,498).

Industries

Employment by Industries

470k

2020 Value

± 6,084

0.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Columbus, OH grew at a rate of 0.67%, from 467k employees to 470k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (75,226 people), Retail Trade (57,934 people), and Educational Services (42,419 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus, OH, though some of these residents may live in Columbus, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Columbus, OH, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (75,226 people), Retail Trade (57,934 people), and Educational Services (42,419 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Columbus, OH has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.63 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.33 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Columbus, OH, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,202), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,851), and Public Administration ($54,999).

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 $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T 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
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

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%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Columbus, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Ohio.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Ohio

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Ohio

Holmes County, OH
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Putnam County, OH
82.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Mercer County, OH
81.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Ohio was Holmes County, OH with 83.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Ohio colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Ohio

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

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Columbus, OH awarded 27,018 degrees. The student population of Columbus, OH is skewed towards women, with 46,067 male students and 55,078 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbus, OH are White (17,099 and 68.7%), followed by Black or African American (2,613 and 10.5%), Unknown (1,509 and 6.07%), and Asian (1,476 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Columbus, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio State University-Main Campus (17,098 and 63.3%), Columbus State Community College (5,894 and 21.8%), and Franklin University (1,752 and 6.48%).

The most popular majors in Columbus, OH are General Business Administration & Management (1,357 and 5.02%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,343 and 4.97%), and Registered Nursing (1,318 and 4.88%).

The median tuition costs in Columbus, OH are $26,412 for private four year colleges, and $10,615 and $32,599 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
843 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
792 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
606 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Columbus, OH was Registered Nursing with 843 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio State University-Main Campus
17,098 degrees awarded
Columbus State Community College
5,894 degrees awarded
Franklin University
1,752 degrees awarded

$10,615

Median In-State Public

$26,412

Median Private

In 2020, the Columbus, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio State University-Main Campus with 17,098 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

12,164

Degrees Awarded to Men

14,854

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 12,164 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Columbus, OH, which is 0.819 times less than the 14,854 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Columbus, OH by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
17,099 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,613 degrees awarded
Unknown
1,509 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Columbus, OH was White students. These 17,099 degrees mean that there were 6.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,613 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbus, OH was $160,000 in 2020, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $160,000, a 5.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus, OH is 44.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Columbus, OH have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$160,000

2020 Median

± $1,838

$151,600

2019 Median

± $1,462

In 2020, the median property value in Columbus, OH grew to to $160,000 from the previous year's value of $151,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Columbus, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbus, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$54,902

Median Household Income

± $835

363k

Number of Households

± 5,303

In 2020, the median household income of the 363k households in Columbus, OH grew to $54,902 from the previous year's value of $53,745.

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

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Columbus, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Columbus, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

44.9%

2020 Homeownership

44.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 44.9% of the housing units in Columbus, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Columbus, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus, OH have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Columbus, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (7.57%)
Worked At Home (7.35%)

In 2020, 77.7% of workers in Columbus, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.57%) and those who worked at home (7.35%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

90.8% of the population of Columbus, OH has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 7.86% on Medicare, 8.97% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, OH see 988 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.803% decrease from the previous year (996 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1074 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Lawrence County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.1%). Additionally, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Franklin County, OH.

988 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, OH

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, OH see an average of 988 patients per year. This represents a 0.803% decrease from the previous year (996 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Ohio

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.21%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

7.86%

Medicare

8.97%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus, OH grew by 2.69% from 8.97% to 9.21%.

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