Total Population
514,825
Population
Growth Rate
0.61%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
65.600
Source: ESRI, 2026-01-12
Columbus, GA Region
Covering Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, and Talbot Counties in Georgia, and Russell County in Alabama.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
206,740
Total Housing Units
228,161
Owner Occupied
117,932
Renter Occupied
88,808
Vacant
21,421
Median Home Value
$262,626
Average Home Value
$296,973
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.48%
Income Projection
Median Household
$58,938 $66,598
Average Household
$83,011 $92,750
Per Capita
$33,448 $37,798
Source: ESRI, 2026-01-12
Workforce
Total Businesses
14,074
Total Employed
184,534
Workers 16+
221,846
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
1,534
Employed
30,576
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,961
Employed
25,623
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1,350
Employed
22,047
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1,173
Employed
19,193
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
453
Employed
19,127
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
378
Employed
12,888
Some
High School
19,862
Graduated
High School
70,667
Associates
Degree
36,914
Bachelor's
Degree
66,331
Graduate
Degree
48,341
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
150,923
Non-Resident Commuters
37,524
Drive Alone
172,052
Carpooled
19,023
Public
1,913
Work At Home
19,181
Source: ESRI, 2026-01-12