Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,082 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,189 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 512,498 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Professional | 12.5% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 212 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 173 |
| Real Estate Offices | 142 |
| Physician Offices | 141 |
| Dental Offices | 113 |
| Insurance Agencies | 104 |
| Commercial Banks | 67 |
| Child Day Care | 62 |
| Coffee Shops | 59 |
| Beauty Salons | 56 |
| Law Offices | 54 |
| Auto Repair | 46 |
| Fitness Centers | 45 |
| Accounting Firms | 42 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
