Columbus, OH Employment

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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$30,056$27,800$29,829
Median household income$54,902$50,674$55,322
Median income owner occupied$76,593$65,077$70,586
Median income renter occupied$41,628$28,832$35,192
Median earnings male$37,215$36,579$36,919
Median earnings female$31,170$24,862$26,250
Unemployment rate3.8%4.6%4.7%
Poverty level19.1%15.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Columbus is 1% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Columbus is 1% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Columbus is 18% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Columbus is 26% higher than the national average

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      $36,597 $54,902 $109,804
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      $33,779 $50,674 $101,348
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Columbus median earnings by income bracket

      Columbus employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.1%7.1%
      Manufacturing sector10.5%10.5%
      Financial & insurance services7.0%7.0%
      Wholesale & retail services16.1%16.1%
      Public administration3.9%3.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.8%9.8%
      Education, health & social services14.4%14.4%
      Other28.7%28.7%

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      Columbus, OH889,079$54,9020.8%

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      Columbus, OH889,079$54,9020.8%
      Source: The Columbus, OH employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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