Columbus, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
48,820
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
12.6%
Median Home
$174,300
Median Income
$67,387
Median Rent
$956
Columbus SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Columbus, IN Crime Report
1,506
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,138.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
33.76%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,506 | 3,138.1 | 2,140.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 139.6 | 357.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 17 | 35.4 | 62.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 20.8 | 253.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,439 | 2,998.5 | 1,783.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 130 | 270.9 | 280.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,254 | 2,613.0 | 1,274.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 55 | 114.6 | 228.5 | 246.0 |
Columbus, IN Cost Of Living
96
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbus | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 48,820 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 47,227 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 46,926 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 46,474 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 45,868 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 45,522 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 44,978 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 44,306 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 43,780 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 43,314 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Indiana
| Income | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
