Population 35,751 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University
Household size in University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in University are small: just 2.38 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. Household size has edged down from 2.44 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.2 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.4 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 22.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
University is young: half of its residents are under 22.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. University has the youngest population of any Columbus neighborhood.
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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in University (30.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 21.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Columbus neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only four of 46.
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 University
Renters in University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University: 89.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Columbus' 46 neighborhoods 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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in University: 35.9% 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. Vacancy has risen 19.5 points since 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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in University leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast 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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $842 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $852 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,092 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in University pays $1,092 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $250 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 University
Bachelor's degrees in University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −15.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
University is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 15.5 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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Columbus neighborhoods, University has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 University
| Period | University | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in University: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Tri-Village | 1.55 | 29.7 | 1.9% | 90.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,448 | 68.1% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| Olentangy River Road | 2.24 | 27.0 | 13.8% | 87.8% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,104 | 55.3% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Fifth by Northwest | 1.86 | 33.3 | 3.1% | 72.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 76.7% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| Argyle Park | 2.58 | 31.0 | 36.3% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 78.8% | 15.9% |
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
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 University. 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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