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Compare Columbus to Cleveland

This post compares Columbus, Ohio to Cleveland, 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) Cleveland (city)
Population 852,144 388,812
Income (median) $41,990 $35,650
Home Value (median) $136,500 $67,600
White 60% 39%
Black 28% 50%
Asian 5% 2%
With Kids 28% 27%
Age (median) 32 35
Rentals 54% 58%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Cleveland?
A: Columbus has a larger population count than Cleveland: 852144 compared with 388812 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cleveland does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Columbus versus 58% for Cleveland.

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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