Demographics & People — Columbus, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 51,104 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,500 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 21,314 |
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| Family Households | 12,906 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4061 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,033 |
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| Black or African American | 1,230 |
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| Asian | 6,054 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,122 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 14,706 |
| Other groups | 13,664 |
| German | 7,979 |
| English | 6,122 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,554 |
| Irish | 4,030 |
| American | 4,011 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,319 |
| European | 1,209 |
| Italian | 1,017 |
Language
| English Only | 38,655 |
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| Spanish | 3,072 |
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| Population 5+ | 47,399 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,162 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,837 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Columbus, Indiana.
