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Columbus, GA

Founded 1828Muscogee CountyElev. 243 m
Population
204,383
Median home
$182,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
49
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Columbus

Columbus is a city in Georgia with about 204,383 residents. Columbus was founded in 1828 and sits in Muscogee County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $56,622. Homes carry a median value of $182,300, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (45.9%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
204,383
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$56,622
Per-capita income
$32,811
Poverty rate
18.8%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
9.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black45.9%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.1%
Sales & office24.3%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving14%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,300
Median gross rent
$1,072/mo
Owner-occupied
50.2%
Median year built
1978
Households
80,600
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Columbus has 49 public schools — 30 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading41%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Carver High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Columbus High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hardaway High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jordan Vocational High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kendrick High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Northside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rainey McCullers School of the ArtsHighGrades 6–12
Shaw High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Spencer High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arnold Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Baker Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Blackmon Road Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Double Churches Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
East Columbus Magnet AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime87% above national
Columbus723
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 109% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Columbus2,827
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Columbus Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Columbus.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Muscogee County
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Columbus is in Muscogee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Columbus was founded in 1828 and sits in Muscogee County. Elevation ~243 m.

Map of Columbus
Columbus, GA
Where Columbus is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke County
Historic places

120 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 3 National Historic Landmarks.

Octagon HouseSpringer Opera HouseColumbus Historic Riverfront Industrial DistrictAdams Cotton Gin BuildingLiberty TheaterHofflin & Greentree BuildingCentral of Georgia Railroad TerminalCarter and Bradley, Cotton Factors and Warehouseman
Notable people from Columbus
Carson McCullersWayne BradyNolan GouldMa RaineyRobert CrayXavier WoodsNunnally JohnsonDavid M. WalkerRobert ParrishMarty Jannetty
People searches in Columbus
Michael Smith (31)John Smith (28)James Smith (26)David Smith (25)Robert Smith (24)Michael Johnson (24)John Johnson (22)James Johnson (21)Michael Williams (20)William Smith (20)David Johnson (20)Robert Johnson (19)John Williams (18)Michael Brown (18)Michael Jones (18)James Williams (18)David Williams (16)John Brown (16)Robert Williams (16)John Jones (16)William Johnson (16)Mary Smith (16)James Brown (16)James Jones (15)
Nearby cities
LaGrange (37 mi)Newnan (60 mi)Peachtree (63 mi)Warner Robins (71 mi)Macon-Bibb County (72 mi)Carrollton (75 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Columbus, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Columbus, Georgia.

Jennifer Lynn Robinson, 57
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Jennifer Neal, Jennifer Lynn Neal
Paul Bernard Smith, 57
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31901
AKA Bernard Paul Smith, Paul Smith
Andrew George Ii Campbell, 35
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Andrew Campbel, Andrew Campbell
Andrew Joseph Smith, 41
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Andrew Angel Schmit, Aj Smith
Charles Elbert Green Jr, 56
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31909
AKA Chase, Charles Albert Chase
Charles Scott Simonds, 63
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Scott Lee Evans, Scottlee Evans
Charles Daniel Harrison, 62
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31904
AKA Danny, Charles Daniel Harriso
Donald Dwayne Pate, 58
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31901
AKA Bull Dawg, Dog
Donald Ray Clark, 71
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Donny, Donald Clark
Donald Ray Clark, 71
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31904
AKA Donald R Clark
Jason Kyle Green, 41
Columbus · 31901
Brian Moore, 40
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31903
AKA Baby Bear, Brian Tomas Moore
Brian Jamar Williams, 20
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
Kevin Dewayne Green, 68
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31907
AKA Kevin Green
Carlos Maurice Carter, 51
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31909
AKA Carlos Carter, Carlos M Carter
Markeith Cortez Taylor, 42
Columbus · Muscogee County · 31903
AKA Fred Taylor, Markeith Taylor

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Columbus — frequently asked

What is the population of Columbus, Georgia?
Columbus has a population of about 204,383, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Columbus?
The median home value in Columbus is $182,300, and the median gross rent is $1,072/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Columbus safe? What is the crime rate?
Columbus Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 723 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Columbus face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Muscogee County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Columbus?
Columbus has 49 public schools (30 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Columbus?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Columbus. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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