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
| White | 45.5% |
| Black or African American | 42.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.