Columbus: Demographics & People
914,802 people call Columbus home, in 390,528 households. Population grew 0.9% from 906,480 (2022) to 914,802 (2024). Median age 33.2 years. (1.6y younger than Franklin County; 4.9y younger than Ohio). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 51% White (non-Hispanic) and 29% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.59). 52% of households are family-led. County is gaining 9,607 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Ohio avg 2.4).
- 48% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Ohio 44%).
- 50 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Ohio 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.9% from 906,480 (2022) to 914,802 (2024) — about 1.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~923,237 (extrapolated at 0.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 934,578.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 214,124 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 906,480 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 914,802 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 914,802 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Population Estimate | 934,578 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (905,748) covers all 3 counties, not just Delaware County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.2y is 5.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.2 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 914,802 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 201,218 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 287,528.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 322,524.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 103,532 |
| Population under 18 | 201,218 |
| Median age | 33.2 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 914,802 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.59 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 482,843 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 263,048 |
| Asian residents | 52,431 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 71,511 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 59.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 55.5% |
| Asian population | 5.9% (vs Ohio 1.9%) |
| Black population | 29.1% (vs Ohio 8.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.3% (vs Ohio 4.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 50.7% (vs Ohio 77.9%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 15% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 571,013 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 194,133 |
| Share born in this state | 62.4% |
| Share born in another state | 37.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 15.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 126,215 |
| From Europe | 7,850 |
| From Asia | 140 |
| From Africa | 43,515 |
| From Latin America | 864 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 150 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 35 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 103 |
Households & Family Composition
390,528 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 52% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 200,236 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 200,328 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 200,236 |
| Married couples with children | 50,683 |
| Single-parent households | 10,096 |
| Average household size | 2.29 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 12,560 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 5,131 |
| Family households | 202,235 households (vs Ohio 7,027) |
| Households that are families | 51.8% (vs Ohio 55.9%) |
| Total households | 390,528 households (vs Ohio 12,056) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 19.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 9,607 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 19.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 244,611 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 235,004 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 9,607 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 49,412 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 23,705 residents live in group quarters (2.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 23,705 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Census Counties | Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 12 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 39041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 39 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 041 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Delaware |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 4.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 3.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 4.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 39041 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Delaware County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,556 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 39041 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Delaware County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 82.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 78.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 61.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 209,177 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 235 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 398 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 914,802, stable, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 914,802 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
| Town Summary · County | Delaware County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade