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Unified School District · OH

Columbus City School District

Columbus City School District is a unified school district in Ohio with a community population of 572,964. The median household income is $60,297 and the median age is 32.9.

572,964

Population

4272

People / sq mi

$60,297

Median Income

32.9

Median Age

Columbus City School District covers 134 sq mi of land at 4271.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White48.9%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian33.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,297

Median Household Income

$36,519

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$232,600

Median Home Value

$1,238

Median Rent

40.8%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

88.3%

High School+

36.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus City School District serves a community with a population of 572,964 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Ohio.

The median household income in Columbus City School District is $60,297, with a per capita income of $36,519. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Columbus City School District is 48.9% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 33.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Columbus City School District, 88.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Columbus City School District is $232,600, with a median rent of $1,238. The homeownership rate is 40.8%.

Data for Columbus City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3904380).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Columbus City School District: 40.8% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 572,964 residents, Columbus City School District is a school district in Ohio.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $60,297, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $232,600, with typical rent around $1,238.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US school districts — 36.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.