Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,456 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$87,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,017 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 26,737 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 33.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.9% |
| Professional | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 69 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 59 |
| Physician Offices | 48 |
| Insurance Agencies | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Clothing Stores | 17 |
| Fitness Centers | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
