Columbus, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Columbus, Georgia Info Snack

Population
195,418
Unemployment
8.6%
Poverty
20.0%
Median Home
$142,900
Median Income
$47,418
Median Rent
$925

Columbus SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Columbus, GA Cost Of Living

95
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Columbus Georgia National Average
Overall 95 91 100
Services 101 98 100
Groceries 104 95 100
Health 97 99 100
Housing 78 87 100
Transportation 91 98 100
Utilities 103 91 100

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Population over time in Columbus

Year Population % Change
2020 195,418 -0.6%
2019 196,670 -1.0%
2018 198,647 -0.8%
2017 200,303 0.0%
2016 200,285 1.0%
2015 198,247 1.7%
2014 194,949 1.9%
2013 191,278 1.4%
2012 188,548 0.5%
2011 187,629 -

Race / Ethnicity in Columbus

White
39.8% (77,771)
African American
45.6% (89,196)
American Indian
0.3% (581)
Asian
2.5% (4,816)
Hawaiian
0.1% (292)
Other
0.2% (359)
Two Or More
3.7% (7,276)
Hispanic
7.7% (15,127)
Race Columbus GA USA
White 39.8% 52.1% 60.1%
African American 45.6% 31.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.5% 4.1% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 7.7% 9.6% 18.2%

Gender in Columbus

Female
51.3% (100,181)
Male
48.7% (95,237)
Gender Columbus GA USA
Female 51.3% 51.4% 50.8%
Male 48.7% 48.6% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (9,770)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (15,633)
High School / GED
26.0% (50,808)
Some College
25.0% (48,854)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (17,587)
Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (31,266)
Master's Degree
8.0% (15,633)
Professional Degree
2.0% (3,908)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,954)
Education Columbus GA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 28.0% 27.0%
Some College 25.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 16.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Columbus, Georgia

Less than $10,000
10.7% (2,089,822)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (1,061,096)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (2,172,608)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.6% (2,276,091)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (2,572,211)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (3,358,149)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (2,235,759)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.6% (2,258,578)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (746,137)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (771,344)
Income Columbus GA USA
Less than $10,000 10.7% 6.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 4.2% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 9.0% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.6% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 12.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.6% 14.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 6.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 7.1% 8.3%

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