Columbus is a city in Ohio state in USA with a population of 889079 residents.. The poverty rate of Columbus is 19.1%, which is 36% higher than national average. The typical household in Columbus earns $54902 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 45.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Columbus, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Columbus remained 5.4%, which is 15% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Columbus, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Columbus is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Columbus is $160000 , which is 30% lower than national average. While median income in Columbus remained $54902, which is 19% lower than national average.