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Compare Columbus to Dayton

This post compares Columbus, Ohio to Dayton, 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) Dayton (city)
Population 852,144 140,939
Income (median) $41,990 $34,452
Home Value (median) $136,500 $66,500
White 60% 55%
Black 28% 39%
Asian 5% 0%
With Kids 28% 27%
Age (median) 32 33
Rentals 54% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Dayton?
A: Columbus has a much larger population count than Dayton: 852144 compared with 140939 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Columbus does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Columbus versus 52% for Dayton.

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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