Poverty Rate in Columbus, Georgia
In Columbus, Georgia, an estimated 37,204 of 199,009 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia is 18.7%.
- How many people in Columbus, Georgia live in poverty?
In Columbus, Georgia, an estimated 37,204 of 199,009 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia is 47.24% higher than the Georgia average. In Columbus, Georgia, an estimated 18.7% of 199,009 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 12.7% of 10,655,140 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Georgia is 48.41% higher than the US average. In Columbus, Georgia, an estimated 18.7% of 199,009 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
25.9% of 50 thousand people
Under 5 years
26.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
26.3% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
25.7% of 36 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
25.9% of 50 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
21.1% of 116 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
20.7% of 47 thousand people
35 to 64 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
21.4% of 69 thousand people
60 years and over
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Columbus, Georgia
2023
15.8% of 41 thousand people
65 years and over
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Columbus, Georgia
2023
15.8% of 31 thousand people
White
12.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Columbus, Georgia
2023
12.2% of 72 thousand people
Black or African American
26.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Columbus, Georgia
2023
26.2% of 90 thousand people
Some other race
45% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Columbus, Georgia
2023
45% of 8 thousand people
Two or more races
26.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Columbus, Georgia
2023
26.6% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
20.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Columbus, Georgia
2023
20.7% of 17 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Columbus, Georgia
2023
12.2% of 70 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
19.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Columbus, Georgia
2023
19.7% of 131 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
35.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Columbus, Georgia
2023
35.7% of 15 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
28.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Columbus, Georgia
2023
28.9% of 34 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Columbus, Georgia
2023
17.3% of 44 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Columbus, Georgia
2023
7.5% of 38 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
13.4% of 87 thousand people
Employed
10.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Columbus, Georgia
2023
10.9% of 81 thousand people
Male
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Columbus, Georgia
2023
9.9% of 38 thousand people
Female
11.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Columbus, Georgia
2023
11.8% of 43 thousand people
Unemployed
49.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Columbus, Georgia
2023
49.3% of 6 thousand people
Male
50.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Columbus, Georgia
2023
50.9% of 3 thousand people
Female
47.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Columbus, Georgia
2023
47.6% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Georgia
2023
20.2% of 152 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Columbus, Georgia
2023
5.6% of 65 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Columbus, Georgia
2023
26.8% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
33.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Columbus, Georgia
2023
33.1% of 58 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Columbus, Georgia
2023
33.5% of 48 thousand people
Male
30.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Columbus, Georgia
2023
30.5% of 23 thousand people
Female
36.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Columbus, Georgia
2023
36.4% of 25 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
36.4% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
30.4% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
34.4% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
37.3% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
45.3% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Columbus, Georgia
2023
24% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Columbus, Georgia
2023
25.8% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Columbus, Georgia
2023
6.8% of 20 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
49% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Columbus, Georgia
2023
49% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
53.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Columbus, Georgia
2023
53.2% of 21 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Columbus, Georgia
2023
21.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Muscogee County
- Box Springs, Georgia 55.5% of 238 people.
- Cusseta 16.9% of 5,386 people.
- Piney Grove, Georgia 11.8% of 381 people.