Columbus, IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

81,759

1.83% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.263% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

8.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$71,183

6.28% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$172,900

5.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Columbus, IN had a population of 81.8k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $71,183. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbus, IN declined from 83,280 to 81,759, a −1.83% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,978 to $71,183, a 6.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.97%), White (Hispanic) (3.18%), Other (Hispanic) (2.51%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%).

None of the households in Columbus, IN 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.

91.3% of the residents in Columbus, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Columbus, IN was $172,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Columbus, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbus, IN was 2 cars per household.

Columbus, IN borders Greensburg, IN, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, North Vernon, IN, and Seymour, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Columbus, IN is home to a population of 81.8k people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.8% of Columbus, IN residents were born outside of the country (8.85k people).

In 2021, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.5k people) in Columbus, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.52k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.3%

2021 Citizenship

91.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.3% of Columbus, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbus, IN was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbus, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.5k ± 362
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.52k ± 223
White (Hispanic)
2.6k ± 618

7.53%

Hispanic Population

6.16k people

7.53% of the people in Columbus, IN are hispanic (6.16k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.85k people

10.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.75k people

As of 2021, 10.8% of Columbus, IN residents (8.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbus, IN was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,299 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
662 ± 223
Gulf War (1990s)
526 ± 176

Columbus, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbus, IN employs 40.5k people. The largest industries in Columbus, IN are Manufacturing (13,650 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,099 people), and Retail Trade (4,327 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($89,457), Utilities ($73,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,787).

Employment

Occupations

40.5k

2021 Value

± 1,590

0.723%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbus, IN grew at a rate of 0.723%, from 40.2k employees to 40.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbus, IN, are Production Occupations (5,018 people), Management Occupations (4,139 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (4,079 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbus, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.5k

2021 Value

± 1,590

0.723%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbus, IN grew at a rate of 0.723%, from 40.2k employees to 40.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbus, IN, are Manufacturing (13,650 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,099 people), and Retail Trade (4,327 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbus, IN, though some of these residents may live in Columbus, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,326

Median earning men ± $2,898

$32,856

Median earning women ± $1,582

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($105,986), Manufacturing ($67,743), and Information ($65,160).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,636), Manufacturing ($54,043), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

805
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
626
Manufacturing
470
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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 Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 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 Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

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, IN was $172,900 in 2021, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $172,900, a 5.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbus, IN is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbus, IN have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbus, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbus, IN is $71,183. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Columbus, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

Property

$172,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,254

$22,743

Median Property Taxes

±$1,114

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, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbus, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Columbus, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbus, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbus, IN was Hamilton County, IN with a value of $104,858, followed by Boone County, IN and Hendricks County, IN, with respective values of $94,843 and $87,961.

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

Household Income

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

$71,183

Median Household Income

± $3,352

32.3k

Number of Households

± 1,350

In 2021, the median household income of the 32.3k households in Columbus, IN grew to $71,183 from the previous year's value of $66,978.

The following chart displays the households in Columbus, IN 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Columbus, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (9.82%)
Carpooled (9.58%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Columbus, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.82%) and those who carpooled to work (9.58%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbus, IN have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.981% of the workforce in Columbus, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbus, IN (9.37k out of 80.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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

93.4% of the population of Columbus, IN has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 8.22% on non-group plans, and 0.889% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1495 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 558 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,495 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.65%

Uninsured

57.5%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

8.22%

Non-Group

0.889%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbus, IN declined by 14.5% from 7.77% to 6.65%.

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