Population 7,727 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Central
Household size in North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Central average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Columbus area, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
North Central is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has crept up from 34.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in North Central (24.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Central has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Columbus neighborhoods.
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 North Central
Renters in North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Central than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 15.7 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in North Central: 13.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
North Central 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 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $791 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $847 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $935 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,180 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Central pays $1,180 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $388 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 North Central
Bachelor's degrees in North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Central: 11.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods, only two 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.2% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in North Central never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. North Central has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Central: 12.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 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).
North Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 2.66 | 35.0 | 24.7% | 49.9% | 13.1% | 1966 | $1,180 | 11.7% | 80.2% | 12.7% |
| Argyle Park | 2.58 | 31.0 | 36.3% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 78.8% | 15.9% |
| Fort Columbus Airport | 2.67 | 35.6 | 26.7% | 69.8% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,138 | 13.5% | 75.2% | 8.7% |
| South Linden | 2.85 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 61.2% | 12.3% | 1956 | $1,117 | 11.3% | 82.4% | 16.8% |
| Northeast | 2.80 | 29.8 | 24.3% | 66.2% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,151 | 21.0% | 80.9% | 7.0% |
| Near East | 2.07 | 34.5 | 16.0% | 61.0% | 20.2% | 1950 | $1,086 | 42.5% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
| Weinland Park | 2.25 | 23.8 | 10.3% | 89.6% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,380 | 47.1% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| 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% |
| University | 2.38 | 22.3 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 35.9% | 1972 | $1,092 | 49.4% | 95.8% | 8.6% |
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 North Central. 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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