Demographics & People — Columbus, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 906,480 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~934,600 |
| Median Age | 33.2 |
| Total Households | 386,581 |
| Family Households | 200,236 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.59 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 482,843 |
| Black or African American | 263,048 |
| Asian | 52,431 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71,511 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 319,362 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 190,811 |
| German | 136,332 |
| Irish | 91,080 |
| English | 67,242 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 60,228 |
| Subsaharan African | 58,804 |
| Italian | 43,135 |
| American | 33,348 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 28,283 |
Language
| English Only | 690,891 |
| Spanish | 47,994 |
| Population 5+ | 846,196 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 37,041 |
| Population 18+ | 703,836 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbus, Ohio.