Population 5,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Olentangy River Road
Household size in Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.93 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Olentangy River Road is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.94 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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.7 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.6 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.0, Olentangy River Road is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 27.9, even as the national median rose. Few Columbus neighborhoods are younger: only two of 46.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Olentangy River Road (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Olentangy River Road
Renters in Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Olentangy River Road: 87.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 61.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods, only three have a higher share of renters.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Olentangy River Road as nationally: 10.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Columbus area overall (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Olentangy River Road is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $743 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $776 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Olentangy River Road costs $1,104 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 Olentangy River Road
Bachelor's degrees in Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.7% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Olentangy River Road: 55.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Olentangy River Road have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Columbus area overall (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 8.9 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Olentangy River Road
| Period | Olentangy River Road | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Olentangy River Road is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Columbus area overall (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 3.0 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).
Olentangy River Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy River Road | 2.24 | 27.0 | 13.8% | 87.8% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,104 | 55.3% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Clintonville | 1.98 | 42.8 | 6.2% | 38.0% | 6.1% | 1951 | $1,330 | 65.7% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| University | 2.38 | 22.3 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 35.9% | 1972 | $1,092 | 49.4% | 95.8% | 8.6% |
| Tri-Village | 1.55 | 29.7 | 1.9% | 90.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,448 | 68.1% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Fifth by Northwest | 1.86 | 33.3 | 3.1% | 72.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 76.7% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| Weinland Park | 2.25 | 23.8 | 10.3% | 89.6% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,380 | 47.1% | 94.2% | 8.6% |
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
| South Linden | 2.85 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 61.2% | 12.3% | 1956 | $1,117 | 11.3% | 82.4% | 16.8% |
| 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% |
| Italian Village | 1.51 | 29.6 | 1.6% | 73.6% | 14.4% | 1992 | $1,727 | 84.1% | 99.4% | 2.4% |
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 Olentangy River Road. 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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