Population 9,228 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Columbus
Household size in Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Columbus average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.76 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.9 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Columbus skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.5, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 are older.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Columbus, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Columbus has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
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 Columbus
Renters in Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.0% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Columbus is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, 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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Columbus than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Columbus is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Only 13 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,432 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,374 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,144 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,023 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$591 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Columbus costs $2,023 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $591 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Columbus
Bachelor's degrees in Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Columbus than nationally: 42.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Columbus: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Columbus
| Period | Columbus | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Columbus has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 41 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 2.82 | 49.7 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 7.5% | 1992 | $2,023 | 42.0% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Georgetown | 2.71 | 47.9 | 6.6% | 3.5% | 11.3% | 1991 | $2,133 | 42.0% | 97.3% | 5.2% |
| Jobstown | 2.63 | 41.7 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 1988 | $1,419 | 43.7% | 93.5% | 3.9% |
| Chesterfield | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1988 | $2,500 | 47.2% | 99.0% | 6.2% |
| Jacksonville | 3.08 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 1971 | $1,646 | 36.3% | 98.3% | 6.8% |
| Bordentown | 2.65 | 42.0 | 9.6% | 30.7% | 6.4% | 1974 | $1,861 | 45.0% | 94.9% | 5.6% |
| Bustleton | 2.34 | 50.5 | 7.5% | 4.2% | 18.8% | 1980 | $2,176 | 28.6% | 91.0% | 0.0% |
| Fieldsboro | 3.04 | 31.1 | 16.3% | 25.8% | 12.8% | 1964 | $2,127 | 25.1% | 93.2% | 2.5% |
| Roebling | 2.30 | 42.6 | 17.0% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 1957 | $1,502 | 30.5% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
| Juliustown | 2.66 | 42.3 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,422 | 41.4% | 92.3% | 5.3% |
| Crosswicks | 3.17 | 37.2 | 11.9% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 1994 | $2,324 | 58.7% | 91.0% | 3.0% |
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 Columbus. 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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