Population 10,983 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Near Southside
Household size in Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Near Southside are small: just 2.28 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Near Southside is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Near Southside: 21.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Near Southside
Renters in Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.3% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Near Southside: 51.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Near Southside: 20.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.9 points, as it has 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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Near Southside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Few Columbus neighborhoods have older homes: only three of 46.
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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $723 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,073 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Near Southside pays $1,073 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $401 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Near Southside
Bachelor's degrees in Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Near Southside: 24.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.7% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Near Southside is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Near Southside
| Period | Near Southside | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Near Southside: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
Near Southside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Southside | 2.28 | 38.8 | 21.7% | 51.3% | 20.6% | 1949 | $1,073 | 24.7% | 89.7% | 8.0% |
| Southern Orchards | 2.31 | 31.3 | 20.4% | 56.3% | 18.8% | 1939 | $1,171 | 33.1% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| South Side | 2.28 | 36.1 | 17.7% | 50.5% | 17.6% | 1947 | $1,084 | 22.2% | 85.4% | 6.8% |
| Southside Columbus | 1.71 | 36.3 | 5.4% | 48.3% | 9.5% | 1940 | $1,695 | 80.5% | 98.8% | 1.9% |
| Near East | 2.07 | 34.5 | 16.0% | 61.0% | 20.2% | 1950 | $1,086 | 42.5% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| Berwick | 2.32 | 44.7 | 14.7% | 33.5% | 4.9% | 1960 | $1,399 | 55.8% | 98.3% | 4.0% |
| Downtown Columbus | 1.32 | 36.9 | 1.9% | 79.4% | 14.8% | 2001 | $1,513 | 62.6% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| Tri-South | 2.49 | 43.3 | 16.0% | 41.8% | 10.0% | 1964 | $1,340 | 11.1% | 85.2% | 6.4% |
| Eastmoor | 2.38 | 38.3 | 20.0% | 54.8% | 8.7% | 1954 | $1,201 | 37.7% | 90.4% | 7.6% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
| Linwood | 2.41 | 35.0 | 21.5% | 47.4% | 3.5% | 1962 | $1,505 | 15.6% | 82.7% | 9.9% |
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 Near Southside. 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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