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- Regional Demographics
- County and MSA Population, 1950-2007
- County and MSA Projected Population, 2005-2030
- City and Village Population, 1950-2007
- Cities and Villages Ranked by 2007 Population
- County and MSA Racial Distribution, 2007
- County and MSA Age Distribution, 2007
- Income
- County and MSA Total and Per-Capita Personal Income, 1970-2006
- County and MSA Household Income Distribution, 2006
- Education
- College and University Enrollment, Fall 2007
- Public School Districts, Enrollment and State Ranking, 2005-2006
- Private K-12 School Enrollment, 2005-2006
- County and MSA Educational Attainment, 2000
- County and MSA Educational Attainment, 2006
- Employment and Labor Force
- County and MSA Labor Force, 1990-2008
- County and MSA Resident Employment, 1990-2008
- County and MSA Unemployment Rates, 1990-2008
- County and MSA Unemployment Rates, Seasonally Adjusted Monthly, 2006-2008
- MSA Sector Employment, 1990-2008
- MSA Sector Employment, Seasonally Adjusted Monthly, 2006-2008
- MSA Sector Employment Percentage Changes, Various Periods, 1990-2008
- MSA Sector Employment Number Changes, Various Periods, 1990-2008
- MSA Sector Employment Distribution, 1990-2007
- MSA Sector Employment Relative Concentrations (location Quotients), 1990-2007
- County of Residence of MSA Labor Force, 2000
- Major Employers
- 40 Largest Employers, 2007
- Fortune 1000 Firms with Significant Operations in MSA
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Historical Population Growth
| Metropolitan Area | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | Change 1980-90 |
Change 1990-00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1176103 | 1274139 | 1411073 | 1618964 | 10.75 % | 14.73 % |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004; Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||
Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
| Metropolitan Area | White | African American |
Asian | Native American |
Other | Hispanic Origin* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 81.05 % | 14.07 % | 2.79 % | 0.79 % | 1.31 % | 1.79 % |
| * Hispanic origin is independent of race. Total excluding Hispanic origin adds to 100 percent. | ||||||
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||
Population by Age
| Metropolitan Area | 0 - 17 Yrs | 18 - 24 Yrs | 25 - 44 Yrs | 45 - 64 Yrs | 65 & Over | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 25.56 % | 10.51 % | 32.67 % | 21.22 % | 10.04 % | 33.6 |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004; Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||
Income (current dollars)
| Metropolitan Area | Per Capita 1990 | Per Capita 2004 | Change 1990-2004 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $19,529.00 | $33,613.00 | 72.12 % | |||
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics 2004; Bureau of Economic Analysis, REIS, 1990. | ||||||
Projected Population
| Metropolitan Area | 2000 | 2004 | 2010 | 2020 | Change 2000-2010 |
Change 2010-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1618964 | 1703950 | 1836448 | 2070253 | 13.43 % | 12.73 % |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004. | ||||||
Labor Force - Market Direction
| December 2003 | December 2004 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Labor Force | Employed | Unemp. Rate | Labor Force | Employed | Unemp. Rate |
| Columbus | 891481 | 853276 | 4.29 % | 883361 | 844844 | 4.36 % |
| Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2004. | ||||||
Labor Force - Last Full Year: 2003
| Metropolitan Area | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
Military Employment |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 894927 | 850847 | 44080 | 4.93 % | 5040 | |
| Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2004; Woods & Poole Economics, 2004. | ||||||
Average Annual Industry Wages
| Metropolitan Area | Manufacturing | Transportation | Information | Wholesale Trade |
F.I.R.E. | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $38,193.00 | $35,044.00 | $61,031.00 | $44,871.00 | $43,478.00 | $26,681.00 |
| Source: Census of Manufacturing, 1997; Bureau of National Affairs, Union Membership and Earnings Book, 2004. | ||||||
Educational Attainment (Highest Level)
| Metropolitan Area | Not HS Graduate |
HS Graduate |
Some College |
Bachelors Degree |
Graduate Degree |
Percent HS Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 139573 | 844192 | 205409 | 285823 | 94209 | 85.81 % |
| Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, County Business Patterns, 2002. | ||||||
Labor Force - Occupational Distribution
| Managerial & Prof | Service & Sales | Constr & Maint | Prod & Transport | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Number | Share | Number | Share | Number | Share | Number | Share |
| Columbus | 288170 | 36.38 % | 108887 | 42.98 % | 59009 | 7.45 % | 103195 | 13.03 % |
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||||
Labor Force - Industry Distribution
| Metropolitan Area | Ag & Const | Manufacturing | T.C.P.U. | Trade | Information | Personal Services |
Business Services |
Public Admin. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6.38 % | 11.10 % | 5.24 % | 17.06 % | 3.57 % | 30.96 % | 19.89 % | 5.79 % |
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||||
Productivity Measures
| Metropolitan Area | Manufacturing Value Added Per Employee |
Manufacturing Unionization |
Right-To-Work State |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $125,012.35 | 11.10 % | False | |||
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||
Historical & Projected Employment
| Metropolitan Area | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 533595 | 681289 | 882908 | 1122910 | 1275169 | 1470470 |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000. | ||||||
Historical & Projected Earnings (millions of 1996 $)
| Metropolitan Area | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $14,357.22 | $18,122.67 | $24,859.44 | $36,501.95 | $45,123.50 | $56,643.53 |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000. | ||||||
Historical & Projected Retail Sales (millions of 1996 $)
| Metropolitan Area | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $8,108.04 | $10,072.03 | $13,306.53 | $20,940.52 | $26,317.66 | $32,680.93 |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004. | ||||||
Employment by Industry
| Metropolitan Area | Agriculture & Mining |
Construction | Manufacturing | Transpotation & Utilities |
Trade | F.I.R.E. | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 23916 | 59716 | 104349 | 53736 | 271958 | 114293 | 378867 |
| Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2004; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000. | |||||||
Major Private Sector Employers
Columbus
| Business Name | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Limited Brands Incorporated | Clothing Stores - Headquarters |
| Victoria's Secret Direct, LLC | Clothing Mail Order - Headquarters |
| Abbott Laboratories | Pharmaceuticals |
| Bank One Corporation | Financial Services |
| Nationwide Insurance | Insurance Carrier - Headquarters |
| Wendy's International | Fast Food - Headquarters |
| Merck & Company | Pharmaceuticals Mail Order |
| Honda of America | Motor Vehicles |
| Lucent Technologies | Communication Equipment |
| Mills Pride | Wood Cabinets |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Dun & Bradstreet, 2004; Local ED websites, 2004. | |
Elementary and Secondary Education
| Metropolitan Area | Students | Pupil/Teacher Ratio |
Exp. Per Student |
Percent Non-English |
Poverty Rate |
Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True | 256278 | 16.1 | $7,096.00 | 1.16 % | 11.30 % | 80.58 % |
| Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2002; State Education Departments, 2004. | ||||||
Two Year Colleges
| Metropolitan Area | Semester | Year | Number of Schools |
Undergraduate Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Fall | 2003 | 5 | 25862 |
| Source: Peterson's Guide to Two-Year Colleges, 2005; Collegeview.com, 2004. | ||||
Four Year Colleges
| Metropolitan Area | Semester | Year | Number of Schools |
Undergraduate Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Fall | 2003 | 14 | 64267 |
| Source: Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges, 2005; Collegeview.com, 2004. | ||||
Industrial Market Overview
| Inventory Vacancy | Land Cost | Lease Rate | Const. Cost Index | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Sq. Ft. | Rate | Low | High | Low | High | Matl. | Labor | Total |
| Columbus | 170000000 | 13.53 % | $0.75 | $2.30 | $2.25 | $5.50 | $98.30 | $91.90 | $95.20 |
| Source: SIOR, Comparative Statistics, 2004; Means Construction Index, 2004; Local real estate contacts, 2004. | |||||||||
Industrial Inventory
| Building Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Total | Manufacturing | Warehouse | R&D |
| Columbus | 170000000 | 25500000 | 136000000 | 8500000 |
| Source: SIOR, Comparative Statistics of Office and Industrial Markets, 2004; Local real estate contacts, 2004. | ||||
Office Market Overview
| Inventory | Vacant | Vacancy | Lease Rate | Const. Cost Index | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Sq. Ft. | Sq. Ft. | Rate | Low | High | Matl. | Labor | Total |
| Columbus | 39889000 | 5684564 | 14.25 % | $12.50 | $21.00 | $98.30 | $91.90 | $95.20 |
| Source: SIOR, Comparative Statistics, 2004; Means Construction Index, 2004; Local real estate contacts, 2004. | ||||||||
Office Inventory
| Location | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | C.B.D. | Suburban |
| Columbus | 15831000 | 24058000 |
| Source: SIOR, Comparative Statistics of Office and Industrial Markets, 2004; Local real estate contacts, 2004. | ||
Market Accessibility
| U.S. Population (in millions) within a distance of: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | 400 miles | 800 miles |
| Columbus | 81 | 172 |
| Source: Strategic Mapping Incorporated, 1996. | ||
Intrastate Ground Transportation
| Metropolitan Area | Interstate Highways within Metro Area |
# Trucking Companies |
# Rail Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | I-70,I-71,I-270 | 293 | 4 |
| Source: Rand McNally Road Atlas; Rand McNally Rail Atlas; Dun & Bradstreet Marketplace, 2004. | |||
Intraurban Ground Transportation
| Metropolitan Area | Ave. Commuting Time (minutes) |
Share over 30 Minutes |
Bus Transit |
Rail Transit |
Trnsit Ridership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 23.20 | .29 | True | False | 2.00 % |
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | |||||
Air Transportation
| Enplanements | Cargo (2003) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Primary Airport | 1995 | 2004 | Change 1995 - 2004 |
Thousands of pounds |
| Columbus | Port Columbus/Rickenbacker | 2805286 | 2909457 | 3.71 % | 477966 |
| Source: FAA Terminal Area Forecasts, 2004. | |||||
Water Transportation
| Metropolitan Area | Port City? | Distance to Port (miles) |
Cargo Service |
Passenger Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | False | 145.0000 | False | False |
| Source: Rand McNally Road Atlas; Compass North America Inc, Seaports of the Americas. | ||||
Climate Conditions
| Metropolitan Area | January High |
January Low |
July High High |
July Low |
Ave. Annual Humidity |
Precipitation Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 34 | 19 | 84 | 63 | 70.00 % | 136 |
| Source: National Weather Service, 2003. | ||||||
Crime Rates
| Violent Crimes | Property Crimes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Number | Rate per 100,000 | Number | Rate per 100,000 |
| Columbus | 7729 | 46,504.07 % | 86597 | 521,039.35 % |
| Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report, 2003. | ||||
Recreation
| Golf | Resaurant | Inland Water | Professional/National Sports Teams | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Rating | Sq. Miles | Football | Basketball | Baseball | Hockey | |
| Columbus | 8 | 1 | 3 | False | False | True | |
| True | |||||||
Arts and Culture
| Metropolitan Area | Museums Rating |
Ballet/Theater Rating |
Classical Music Rating |
Public Libraries |
Library Books per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 9 | 4 | 7 | 57 | 4 |
| Source: Sperling & Sander, Cities Ranked & Rated, 2004. | |||||
Housing Overview
| Metropolitan Area | % Single Family |
New Price |
Resale Price |
% Multi |
Typical Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 63.00 % | $267,300.00 | $151,100.00 | 37.00 % | $586.00 |
| Source: Strategic Mapping Incorporated, 1996. | |||||
Single Family Housing Values
| Metropolitan Area | Median Value |
Under $100,000 |
$100,000 to $199,999 |
$200,000 to $299,999 |
$300,000 to $499,999 |
$500,000 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1965 | 37.16 % | 46.77 % | 10.76 % | 4.08 % | 1.23 % |
| Source: Rand McNally Road Atlas; Rand McNally Rail Atlas; Dun & Bradstreet Marketplace, 2004. | ||||||
Multi-Family Housing Rent
| Metropolitan Area | Median Rent |
Under $300 |
$300 to $499 |
$500 to $750 |
$750 to $1,000 |
$1,000 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 586.0000 | 8.47 % | 24.14 % | 46.16 % | 15.37 % | 5.85 % |
| Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000. | ||||||
Cost of Living Index (U.S. = 100)
| Metropolitan Area | Overall | Food | Housing | Utilities | Transportation | Health Care | Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 96 | 102 | 84 | 110 | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Source: FAA Terminal Area Forecasts, 2004. | |||||||
Health Care and Monthly Insurance Costs
| Metropolitan Area | Individual HMO |
Individual Indemnity |
Family HMO |
Family Indemnity |
Doctors per Capita |
Hospital Beds per Capita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $448.00 | $549.00 | $816.00 | $925.00 | 294 | 331 |
| Source: Rand McNally Road Atlas; Compass North America Inc, Seaports of the Americas. | ||||||
Residential Monthly Utility Costs
| Water | Sewer | Electric | Natural Gas | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | 1000cf | 1000cf | 500kwh | 1000kwh | Per 1000cf | |
| Columbus | $29.19 | $24.00 | $38.51 | $75.49 | $11.79 | |
| Source: Raftelis Financial Consulting, 2002; Edison Electric Institute, 2003; Energy Information Administration, 2004. | ||||||
Industrial Monthly Water and Sewer Costs
| Metropolitan Area | Water 1M CF |
Sewer 1M CF |
Total Water & Sewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $8,910.87 | $21,512.50 | $30,423.37 |
| Source: Raftelis Financial Consulting, 2002; Local utility providers, 2004. | |||
Industrial Monthly Electric and Gas Costs
| Electric | Natural Gas (per 1000 cf) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | 1000kw/400MWH | 5000kw/1500MWH | Commercial | Industrial |
| Columbus | $21,476.00 | $72,900.00 | $9.06 | $9.31 |
| Source: Edison Electric Institute, 2004; Energy Information Administration, 2004; Local utility providers, 2004. | ||||
Personal Taxes
| Sales Tax | Effective Property | Personal Income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | State | County | City | Total | Tax Rate | Tax Rate |
| Columbus | 6.00 % | 0.50 % | 0.25 % | 6.75 % | 2.02 % | 0.72 % - 7.50 % |
| Source: Federation of Tax Administrators, State Tax Rates 2004, Various state revenue departments, 2004. | ||||||
Business Taxes
| Corporate | Unemployment | Taxable | Workers Comp. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Area | Sales | Inc./Franchise | Inventory | (% of payroll) | Wage Base | (per $100 payroll) |
| Columbus | 6.75 % | 8.50 % | True | 2.70 % | $9,000.00 | $3.59 |
| Source: Research Institute of America, All States Tax Handbook, 2004; Oregon Dept of Consumer and Business Services, 2003. | ||||||
Administrative Support
| Metropolitan Area | Accounting Clerk |
Admin. Assistant |
Office Manager |
Payroll Clerk |
Personnel Clerk |
Secretary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $28,278.00 | $35,623.00 | $44,751.00 | $30,336.00 | $29,418.00 | $28,801.00 |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003. | ||||||
Office Clerical
| Metropolitan Area | Data Entry Operator |
File Clerk | General Clerk | Receptionist | Word Processor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $24,546.00 | $20,921.00 | $24,729.00 | $22,121.00 | $28,536.00 |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003. | |||||
Computer Operations
| Metropolitan Area | Computer Operator |
Computer Programmer |
Lead Computer Programmer |
Computer Specialist |
Systems Analyst |
Lead Systems Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $32,735.00 | $60,466.00 | $74,837.00 | $44,517.00 | $63,838.00 | $75,929.00 |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003. | ||||||
Skilled Production
| Metropolitan Area | Certified Electrician |
Electronics Assembler |
Machine Tool Op. |
Machinist | Tool & Die Maker |
Welder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $50,696.00 | $23,377.00 | $32,524.00 | $39,642.00 | $42,696.00 | $33,759.00 |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003. | ||||||
Maintenance - Material Moving
| Metropolitan Area | Forklift Operator |
Materials Handler |
Heavy Truck Driver |
Maintenance Helper |
Maintenance Worker |
Warehouse Worker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $26,647.00 | $24,810.00 | $30,781.00 | $22,335.00 | $29,183.00 | $26,968.00 |
| Source: Economic Research Institute, Geographic Reference Report, 2004; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2003. | ||||||
