Columbus Ohio Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Columbus Ohio metro area was $71,839 in 2021, the latest figures available. Columbus median household income is $9,577 higher than the median Ohio household income and $2,122 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Columbus median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Columbus are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Columbus Ohio
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Ohio | $62,262 | -1.60% | +2.84% |
| Columbus | $71,839 | -1.28% | +3.95% |
Trends in Columbus, OH Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Columbus is $71,839. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $72,770 and is now $931 (1.28%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Columbus, Ohio, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Columbus
| Date | US | Ohio | Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $62,262 | $71,839 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $63,275 | $72,770 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $62,146 | $71,223 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $60,542 | $69,110 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $59,707 | $70,476 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,087 | $68,074 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,409 | $66,548 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,486 | $64,577 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $56,013 | $63,000 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,362 | $63,484 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,231 | $63,158 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,464 | $64,272 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $61,038 | $67,732 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $60,487 | $67,416 |
Columbus Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Columbus was $89,960 in 2021. Compared to the median Ohio family income, Columbus median family income is $9,200 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Columbus will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Columbus Ohio
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Ohio | $80,760 | -0.87% | +3.92% |
| Columbus | $89,960 | -2.29% | +3.90% |
Trends in Columbus, OH Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Columbus is $89,960. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $92,066 and is now $2,106 (2.29%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Columbus, Ohio, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Columbus
| Date | US | Ohio | Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,760 | $89,960 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $81,470 | $92,066 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $79,387 | $91,093 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,716 | $86,586 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $76,961 | $88,083 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $75,331 | $82,767 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $74,534 | $82,416 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,369 | $82,120 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $71,098 | $78,473 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $71,037 | $79,726 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,703 | $81,189 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $72,610 | $80,244 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $76,465 | $85,336 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $75,219 | $84,632 |
Columbus Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Columbus was $38,693 in 2021. Compared to the median Ohio per capita income, Columbus median per capita income is $3,574 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Columbus will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Columbus Ohio
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Ohio | $35,119 | -1.17% | +4.01% |
| Columbus | $38,693 | -1.39% | +6.01% |
Trends in Columbus, OH Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Columbus is $38,693. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $39,240 and is now $547 (1.39%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Columbus, Ohio, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Columbus
| Date | US | Ohio | Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,119 | $38,693 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,535 | $39,240 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,739 | $38,453 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,764 | $36,501 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $33,200 | $36,349 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,927 | $35,877 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,022 | $34,947 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $30,858 | $34,310 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $30,701 | $33,319 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $30,081 | $33,382 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,880 | $33,685 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,606 | $33,643 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,199 | $35,467 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,435 | $36,205 |
