Columbus, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Columbus

Neighborhood

Muscogee, GA

Lakeshore / Schatulga

Branton Woods / Regency Park

Patton Village / McGraw Village

Brookview Estates / Farmington

Willow Bend / Forest Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Columbus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

Households with Children

30.6%

School Enrollment K-12

26,222

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.3%
Seniors (65+): 14.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.5%
High School / GED: 27.3%
Some College or Associate's: 31.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.0%
Single Parents: 15.6%
Couples & Adults: 28.5%
Living Alone: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 46.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 37.7%
Puerto Rican: 27.7%
Cuban: 3.3%
Dominican: 4.1%
Central American: 19.2%
South American: 2.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 64.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.4%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 34.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 54.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.7%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 6.1%
Not Enrolled: 73.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources