Population 8,383 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fifth by Northwest
Household size in Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.84 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.88 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.83 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Fifth by Northwest are small: just 1.86 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. 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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Fifth by Northwest is young: half of its residents are under 33.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.1% of households in Fifth by Northwest, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Fifth by Northwest
Renters in Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.1% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.4% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fifth by Northwest: 72.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Fifth by Northwest as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Fifth by Northwest is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $702 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $863 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,099 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,421 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$719 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Fifth by Northwest runs $1,421 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $719 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south 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 Fifth by Northwest
Bachelor's degrees in Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fifth by Northwest is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods, only three have a higher 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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fifth by Northwest: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Fifth by Northwest has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Columbus neighborhoods.
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 Fifth by Northwest
| Period | Fifth by Northwest | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fifth by Northwest has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Columbus neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Fifth by Northwest compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth by Northwest | 1.86 | 33.3 | 3.1% | 72.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 76.7% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| Tri-Village | 1.55 | 29.7 | 1.9% | 90.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,448 | 68.1% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| McKinley Avenue Corridor | 1.78 | 29.2 | 19.3% | 84.5% | 13.1% | 1990 | $1,488 | 56.5% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| Harrison West | 1.70 | 36.7 | 1.7% | 68.1% | 10.2% | 1985 | $1,619 | 73.6% | 96.1% | 2.5% |
| Victorian Village | 1.54 | 30.8 | 3.5% | 76.1% | 11.9% | 1970 | $1,480 | 80.1% | 97.9% | 2.8% |
| University | 2.38 | 22.3 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 35.9% | 1972 | $1,092 | 49.4% | 95.8% | 8.6% |
| Weinland Park | 2.25 | 23.8 | 10.3% | 89.6% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,380 | 47.1% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
| Olentangy River Road | 2.24 | 27.0 | 13.8% | 87.8% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,104 | 55.3% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Franklinton | 2.50 | 31.0 | 20.0% | 74.8% | 22.9% | 1967 | $1,112 | 25.0% | 77.2% | 6.7% |
| Scioto Woods | 2.26 | 41.6 | 10.2% | 36.8% | 7.8% | 1995 | $1,417 | 47.4% | 94.2% | 5.8% |
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 Fifth by Northwest. 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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