Total Population
523,324
Population
Growth Rate
0.60%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
65.900
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Columbus, GA MSA
Covering Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, and Talbot Counties in Georgia, and Russell County in Alabama.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
211,429
Total Housing Units
233,336
Owner Occupied
121,084
Renter Occupied
90,345
Vacant
21,907
Median Home Value
$268,248
Average Home Value
$305,396
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.35%
Income Projection
Median Household
$66,213 $76,284
Average Household
$92,615 $107,939
Per Capita
$37,683 $44,438
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
14,269
Total Employed
184,256
Workers 16+
224,888
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,521
Employed
31,631
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,987
Employed
24,029
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1,349
Employed
22,354
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1,169
Employed
19,502
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
458
Employed
18,946
2026 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
745
Employed
12,822
Some
High School
18,795
Graduated
High School
72,461
Associates
Degree
37,170
Bachelor's
Degree
70,471
Graduate
Degree
52,090
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
155,480
Non-Resident Commuters
36,638
Drive Alone
171,008
Carpooled
19,684
Public
1,949
Work At Home
23,561
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31