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Compare Columbus to Cincinnati

This post compares Columbus, Ohio to Cincinnati, 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) Cincinnati (city)
Population 852,144 298,957
Income (median) $41,990 $41,852
Home Value (median) $136,500 $124,200
White 60% 50%
Black 28% 42%
Asian 5% 1%
With Kids 28% 24%
Age (median) 32 32
Rentals 54% 62%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Cincinnati?
A: Columbus has a larger population count than Cincinnati: 852144 compared with 298957 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Columbus or Cincinnati?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Columbus.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cincinnati does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Columbus versus 62% for Cincinnati.

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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