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Compare Columbus to Athens

This post compares Columbus, Ohio to Athens, Ohio across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Columbus (city) Athens (city)
Population 852,144 24,486
Income (median) $41,990 $43,694
Home Value (median) $136,500 $177,100
White 60% 83%
Black 28% 4%
Asian 5% 6%
With Kids 28% 15%
Age (median) 32 21
Rentals 54% 71%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Athens?
A: Columbus has a much larger population count than Athens: 852144 compared with 24486 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Columbus or in Athens?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Columbus.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbus or Athens?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Columbus.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Athens does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 54% for Columbus versus 71% for Athens.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Columbus may include: Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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