Columbus, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,539 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 893.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 80,600 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Columbus grew by 8.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 204,383 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Columbus has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,333 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.00% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Columbus is about 25% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,942 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,072 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.2% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Columbus is about 9.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,072 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Columbus spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,619 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,123 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,302 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Columbus is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Columbus has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Columbus has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Columbus | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.9% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Columbus, Georgia.
What is the population of Columbus, Georgia?
The population of Columbus, Georgia is 197,539, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Columbus, Georgia?
The population density of Columbus, Georgia is 893.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Columbus, Georgia?
The median household income in Columbus, Georgia is $56,333, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Columbus, Georgia?
The median home price in Columbus, Georgia is $122,942, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbus, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Columbus, Georgia is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.