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Compare Columbus to Kent

This post compares Columbus, Ohio to Kent, 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) Kent (city)
Population 852,144 29,771
Income (median) $41,990 $38,808
Home Value (median) $136,500 $141,300
White 60% 78%
Black 28% 10%
Asian 5% 6%
With Kids 28% 25%
Age (median) 32 23
Rentals 54% 62%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Columbus or Kent?
A: Columbus has a much larger population count than Kent: 852144 compared with 29771 total people.

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

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

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

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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