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
| White | 48.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 33.0% |
| 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%.
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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).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.