Poverty Rate in Columbus, Ohio
In Columbus, Ohio, an estimated 159,541 of 879,979 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio is 18.1%.
- How many people in Columbus, Ohio live in poverty?
In Columbus, Ohio, an estimated 159,541 of 879,979 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio compare to the average for Ohio?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio is 35.07% higher than the Ohio average. In Columbus, Ohio, an estimated 18.1% of 879,979 people live in poverty. In Ohio, 13.4% of 11,468,520 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Columbus, Ohio is 43.65% higher than the US average. In Columbus, Ohio, an estimated 18.1% of 879,979 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
26% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
26% of 196 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
23.1% of 55 thousand people
5 to 17 years
27.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
27.1% of 141 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
25.7% of 195 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
16.5% of 581 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
19.3% of 264 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
14.2% of 317 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.7% of 149 thousand people
65 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.8% of 106 thousand people
White
13.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.4% of 450 thousand people
Black or African American
25.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Columbus, Ohio
2023
25.4% of 264 thousand people
Asian
15.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Columbus, Ohio
2023
15.6% of 50 thousand people
Some other race
26.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Columbus, Ohio
2023
26.4% of 35 thousand people
Two or more races
21.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Columbus, Ohio
2023
21.1% of 79 thousand people
Hispanic
22.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Columbus, Ohio
2023
22.2% of 74 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.3% of 442 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.8% of 598 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Columbus, Ohio
2023
33.5% of 64 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Columbus, Ohio
2023
19.7% of 146 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Columbus, Ohio
2023
11.7% of 151 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Columbus, Ohio
2023
6.2% of 238 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
10.1% of 511 thousand people
Employed
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Columbus, Ohio
2023
8.6% of 489 thousand people
Male
8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Columbus, Ohio
2023
8% of 248 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Columbus, Ohio
2023
9.3% of 241 thousand people
Unemployed
42.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Columbus, Ohio
2023
42.8% of 22 thousand people
Male
43% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Columbus, Ohio
2023
43% of 12 thousand people
Female
42.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Columbus, Ohio
2023
42.6% of 10 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Ohio
2023
16.4% of 708 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Columbus, Ohio
2023
3.8% of 359 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Columbus, Ohio
2023
24.6% of 167 thousand people
Did not work
33.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Columbus, Ohio
2023
33.5% of 182 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Columbus, Ohio
2023
23.6% of 278 thousand people
Male
22.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Columbus, Ohio
2023
22.8% of 146 thousand people
Female
24.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Columbus, Ohio
2023
24.4% of 132 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
47.2% of 45 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
13.4% of 85 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
20.4% of 42 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
18.9% of 29 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
27.3% of 33 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Columbus, Ohio
2023
19.3% of 28 thousand people
75 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Columbus, Ohio
2023
22.4% of 15 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Columbus, Ohio
2023
3.3% of 151 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Columbus, Ohio
2023
39.9% of 63 thousand people
Did not work
54.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Columbus, Ohio
2023
54.9% of 65 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Columbus, Ohio
2023
18.1%
Poverty Rate by City around Franklin County
- Bexley, Ohio 3.5% of 12,484 people.
- Blacklick Estates, Ohio 9.5% of 8,914 people.
- Brice, Ohio 14.6% of 164 people.
- Canal Winchester, Ohio 5.1% of 9,168 people.
- Commercial Point, Ohio 5.6% of 2,997 people.