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Compare Alpharetta to Columbus
This post compares Alpharetta, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Alpharetta (city) | Columbus (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,929 | 198,647 |
| Income (median) | $73,670 | $38,178 |
| Home Value (median) | $364,900 | $140,200 |
| White | 64% | 44% |
| Black | 12% | 45% |
| Asian | 17% | 2% |
| With Kids | 41% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 33 |
| Rentals | 36% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Alpharetta or Columbus?
A: Alpharetta has a much smaller population count than Columbus: 63929 compared with 198647 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Alpharetta or in Columbus?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Alpharetta.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Alpharetta or Columbus?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Alpharetta.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbus does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Alpharetta versus 51% for Columbus.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Alpharetta may include: Dunwoody, Johns-Creek, and Milton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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