Columbus, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Columbus, Georgia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Columbus, GA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Source: Public Domain
Columbus Articles
Rankings for Columbus in Georgia
Map Of Columbus, GA
Best Places Around Columbus
1
Eufaula, AL
Population 11,878
2
Opelika, AL
Population 30,589
3
LaGrange, GA
Population 30,494
4
Americus, GA
Population 15,319
5
Auburn, AL
Population 65,508
6
Thomaston, GA
Population 8,771
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
