Population 5,319 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cardington
Household size in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cardington run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Cardington skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.2, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Cardington than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cardington
Renters in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cardington is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 11.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cardington: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Cardington is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Cardington runs $921 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $215 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cardington
Bachelor's degrees in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cardington: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cardington is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cardington
| Period | Cardington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Cardington than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cardington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardington | 2.52 | 42.5 | 10.0% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 1984 | $921 | 15.4% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Fulton | 2.68 | 46.8 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 1994 | $968 | 13.1% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Sparta | 2.33 | 49.0 | 5.5% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 1977 | $775 | 22.5% | 91.4% | 2.3% |
| South Woodbury | 2.58 | 43.2 | 10.1% | 14.0% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,098 | 13.6% | 93.4% | 3.5% |
| Denmark | 2.41 | 43.2 | 9.5% | 33.9% | 5.3% | 1974 | $742 | 13.7% | 89.0% | 2.6% |
| Westfield | 2.35 | 52.5 | 9.2% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1990 | $940 | 33.7% | 92.5% | 0.2% |
| Mount Gilead | 2.46 | 46.8 | 9.6% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 1979 | $878 | 22.7% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Edison | 2.59 | 40.5 | 15.1% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 1972 | $886 | 14.3% | 92.2% | 6.2% |
| Ashley | 2.43 | 42.8 | 17.9% | 23.0% | 6.8% | 1971 | $1,050 | 18.9% | 92.7% | 2.5% |
| Marengo | 2.70 | 41.8 | 8.2% | 12.3% | 5.9% | 1989 | $1,141 | 23.1% | 94.1% | 2.3% |
| Claridon | 2.96 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 15.1% | 15.3% | 1973 | $969 | 13.5% | 85.2% | 0.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cardington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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