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Population Review

Census ACS · #164 MSA

Columbus Metro Area

The Columbus, Ga-Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has 326,136 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $57,762 and the median home value is $184,900.

326,136

Population

117

People / sq mi

$57,762

Median Income

$184,900

Median Home Value

The Columbus CBSA covers 2,786 sq mi of land at 117.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White45.5%
Black or African American42.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$57,762

Median Household Income

$32,380

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Columbus metro's price level is 89.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.7% lower the US average. The local median income of $57,762 has the buying power of $64,686 in average-priced US metros.

89.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$64,686

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$57,762

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$184,900

Median Home Value

$1,030

Median Rent

57.2%

Homeownership

Education

88.3%

High School+

26.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

8.8%

Work From Home

22.1 min

Avg Commute

41.0%

Foreign Born

Columbus spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Georgia

Largest counties in Georgia

Part of Georgia

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Metro areas in Georgia

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Columbus, Ga-Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 326,136 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #164 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Columbus metro area is $57,762, with a per capita income of $32,380.

The Columbus, Ga-Al CBSA spans 2 states: Georgia, Alabama.

Data for the Columbus, Ga-Al CBSA (17980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.