Columbus, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
51,104
Population
1,782/sq mi density
$76,856
Median Income
$43,017 per capita
$231,000
Home Value
$280,503 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,263 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$76,856 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
51,104
Census 2023
Population Density
1,782
per square mile
Land Area
28.7
square miles (74.3 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 11.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.4%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
11.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.6%
Spanish
18.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.1%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.2%
40% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.438
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 51,104 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,782 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
Language
| English Only | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 18.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.1% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.8% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| Broadband Access | 93.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.438 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |