Columbus, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Columbus, Ohio is 906,480 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Ohio. The median household income is $65,327, the median home value is $234,500, and the median age is 33.0.

The population has grown 18.0% since 2010 (790,943 → 933,263).

906,480

Population

4092

People / sq mi

$65,327

Median Income

$234,500

Median Home Value

Columbus covers 221.5 sq mi of land at 4092 people per square mile.

About Columbus, OH

Columbus is a city in Ohio with a population of 906,480. It ranks #1 among cities in Ohio by population. The median age is 33.0, younger than the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Columbus is $65,327, below the US median of $74,580. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $234,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,224. The homeownership rate of 44.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Columbus reflects 38.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 16.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.8 minutes each way.

Columbus city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Columbus city had a population of 790,943 in 2010 and 933,263 in 2024, a 18.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 933,263 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.19%.

933,263

Population (2024)

790,943

Population (2010)

933,263

Peak (2024)

1.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	790,943	-	-	estimate
2011	800,607	+9,664	+1.22%	estimate
2012	812,740	+12,133	+1.52%	estimate
2013	827,797	+15,057	+1.85%	estimate
2014	841,673	+13,876	+1.68%	estimate
2015	854,950	+13,277	+1.58%	estimate
2016	866,894	+11,944	+1.40%	estimate
2017	881,694	+14,800	+1.71%	estimate
2018	890,869	+9,175	+1.04%	estimate
2019	898,553	+7,684	+0.86%	estimate
2020	906,466	+7,913	+0.88%	estimate
2021	902,862	-3,604	-0.40%	estimate
2022	911,227	+8,365	+0.93%	estimate
2023	920,569	+9,342	+1.03%	estimate
2024	933,263	+12,694	+1.38%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	53.3%
Black or African American	29.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,327

Median Household Income

$37,189

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$234,500

Median Home Value

$1,224

Median Rent

44.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.8%

High School+

38.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

70.1%

Public Transit

16.1%

Work From Home

21.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.5%

Foreign Born

81.6%

Non-English at Home

5.1%

Veterans

12.2%

With Disability

90.2%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.5%
Information	8.9%
Retail Trade	8.1%
Manufacturing	7.7%
Construction	4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.0%
Public Administration	3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Ohio

Cleveland (367,523)Cincinnati (309,595)Toledo (268,461)Akron (189,526)Dayton (136,741)Parma (80,131)Canton (70,105)Lorain (65,207)Hamilton (63,124)Youngstown (59,605)View all Ohio cities →

Largest counties in Ohio

Franklin County (1,321,635)Cuyahoga County (1,249,418)Hamilton County (827,878)Summit County (538,087)Montgomery County (535,528)

Part of Ohio

Ohio demographic profile All Ohio data →

Metro areas in Ohio

Cincinnati (2,255,257)Cleveland (2,171,978)Columbus (2,151,847)Dayton (813,608)Akron (699,508)Toledo (602,977)Youngstown (428,430)Canton (400,495)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Columbus, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus, Ohio has a population of 906,480 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Ohio.

The median household income in Columbus, Ohio is $65,327, with 13.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Columbus, Ohio is $234,500, with median monthly rent at $1,224 and a homeownership rate of 44.3%.

The median age in Columbus, Ohio is 33.0 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 18.0% since 2010 (790,943 → 933,263).