Community Profile 1800s 1920s 2012 The National Road Ohio Stadium, Columbus celebrates is completed, the First Union Battelle Institute, its bicentennial. Station opens. Columbus and the airport (CMH), The city grew from is linked to other now known as the John 1,200 residents to markets resulting in a Glenn Columbus 750,000 in 200 years. boom in industry. International Airport, opened. 1812 1913 1950s - 1960s Columbus was founded The Great Flood Significant highway at the confluence of caused the death of projects were underway the Scioto and hundreds of Ohioans in Columbus, Olentangy rivers and resulted in including Interstates millions of dollars in 70 and 71 property damage. and State Route 315. TODAY Columbus is now the 14th largest city in the nation and the 2nd largest in the midwest. Source: Columbus History Columbus was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the 226 square miles, the city is recognized nationwide for Scioto and Olentangy rivers. In 1803, the year of Ohio’s its historic neighborhoods, booming downtown arts and statehood, the capital was moved from Chillicothe, sporting district,open attitude, and notably affordable located 45 miles to the south, to Zanesville, located quality of life. The city’s economy is very diverse and the 50 miles to the east, and back to Chillicothe. Created community prides itself on being at the forefront of educa- specifically to be the capital city, state officials finally tion reform, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. selected a centralized location in Columbus in 1812 and the city officially became Ohio’s permanent capital in 1816. Economic investments in the future of Columbus have created jobs and spurred major initiatives focused on Currently, Columbus maintains its ranking of the 14th most improving neighborhoods, community health, and the populated city in the United States. Covering almost environment. Community Profile Columbus Government Key City Services at a Glance Development Annual Average Emergency & Non-Emergency Requests ............. 38,723 Annual Average Code Violation Notices .... 20,366 Neighborhoods Neighborhood Pride Centers ..................5 311 Service Requests Received in 2019 .....300,766 Public Health Licensed Food Facilities Compliant with Health Standards ...........99.7% Annual Average Immunizations ........... 26,456 Public Safety Annual Average EMS & Fire Runs Dispatched .................. 157,263 The city is a home-rule municipal corporation operating Fire Stations ..............................35 under the laws of Ohio. The City Charter, its constitution, Police Substation ..........................17 can only be amended by a majority of the city’s voters. Annual Average 911 Police Service Calls ... 626,857 The city is administered by a Mayor, a seven-member City Council, the City Auditor, and the City Attorney. Public Service These officials are all elected for four-year terms on an Roadway Lane Miles Maintained ..Over 6,400 Miles at-large basis. The Mayor and four Council members Refuse Total Households Serviced. 340,000 are elected in an odd numbered year. Three Council Recycling Tons Collected ................ 40,000 members, the City Auditor, and the City Attorney are Bridges Maintained ........................206 elected in the following odd numbered year. The City Charter provides for appointments and elections of Public Utilities successors to these officials if they should, for any City-Owned Sewer and reason, vacate their office. All are chosen through a Water Lines Maintained ..............7,057 Miles non-partisan process. Wastewater Treatment Plants ..................2 Water Treatment Plants ......................3 The Recreation and Parks Director, the Health Com- Gallons of Wastewater Treated (2019) .......69 Billion missioner, and the Civil Service Executive Director are Gallons of Drinking Water Treated ........ 50.6 Billion appointed by, and report to, independent commissions. The City Treasurer and Clerk to the Council are appointed Service Population ......... 1.2 Million Customers by, and serve at the pleasure of, City Council. All other City Power Customers ..............Over 15,895 departments’ directors are appointed by, and serve at Recreation & Parks the pleasure of the Mayor. Park Sites ...............................400 Acres Maintained (Including Reservoirs) .......15,345 Stay Connected Swimming Pools, Spray Grounds, The MyCOLUMBUS free Mobile App allows access to Splash Pads & Fountains ....................17 numerous city services, a community events Golf Courses ...............................6 calendar, park and trail guides, and tips for a healthy lifestyle, among other resources. Multi-Use Trails .....................128.3 Miles Community Centers ........................29 Athletic Complexes ..........................5 Community Profile Columbus Demographics Population Quick Facts Population Size .......................898,553 Population per Square Mile ............... 3,980 Population Growth Rate COLUMBUS ...........................13.9% National Average .........................6.3% Median Income COLUMBUS ......................... $51,612 National ............................. $60,293 Median Age The population of Columbus is diverse, young, and has COLUMBUS ............................ 32.3 a growth rate double the national average. The city’s National ................................ 38.2 population is well educated, with over 37.1 percent having earned a bachelor’s or advanced degree compared to the Population by Age national average of 32.6 percent. Under 18 ..............................22.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey Est. 18 to 65 ...............................67.5% Over 65 ...............................10.0% Racial Demographics Sex Female ...............................51.2% Male ..................................48.8% White . 62% African American . 32% Asian . 7% American Indian . 2% FUN FACT! Other . 2% Columbus has never declined in population Population 5 Year Trend 898,553 900 892,533 890 879,170 880 870 860,090 80 850,106 850 OUSANS 840 830 820 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2018 Estimates, QuickFacts & American FactFinder 810 800 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Community Profile Columbus Housing The City of Columbus’ housing market is booming with trendy and desirable neighborhoods, affordable housing options, and a thriving local economy. In Na- Housing Quick Facts tionwide’s Health of Housing Markets 2020 Q2 Housing Units ........................ 397,308 report, the Columbus housing market was ranked 35th nationwide. Persons per Household COLUMBUS ............................. 2.5 Columbus is known for its vibrant, unique neighbor- National Average .......................... 2.7 hoods. Throughout the city, there are a variety of living options with many neighborhoods consisting of Ownership Rate smaller communities within its borders. Residents are COLUMBUS ...........................45.1% able to live in areas that range from historically pre- National Average ........................63.8% served German Village, to the popular Short North, or newly developed downtown condominiums. Median Home Value COLUMBUS ........................ $159,400 National ............................ $229,700 Median Monthly Mortgage COLUMBUS .......................... $1,306 National .............................. $1,568 Median Monthly Rent COLUMBUS ............................$954 National .............................. $1,058 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Community Profile Columbus Transportation Columbus is located in the heart of the Midwest, and 500 MILES is within a one day drive or one hour flight to nearly Ottaa Montreal half of the population in the United States and one- third of the population in Canada. Eight major inter- states cross through Columbus, providing convenient Minneapolis 250 MILES access from coast to coast and benefitting in-state Toronto 90 Boston commerce. In recent years, Columbus was recognized Buffalo 81 Milauee by Inbound Logistics as one of the nation’s logistical etroit hotspots. e or leveland Source: Columbus Region hicago 90 80 ittsurgh hiladelphia 75 77 65 69 70 Columbus is also home to the Columbus Regional COLUMBUS Baltimore Indianapolis 79 Airport Authority which connects central Ohio with 71 Washington, . 55 70 the world through the operation of three airports: incinnati 64 ichmond 70 St . Louis 64 orfol Louisville 81 Service 77 95 John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 44 75 to over 47 destination airports with over 160 daily Greensoro aleigh flights and 8.6 million annual passengers. 55 ashville harlotte 40 24 : A multimodal Memphis Rickenbacker International Airport 85 logistics hub serving international airfreight, cargo 65 75 Atlanta airlines, manufacturers, and distributers with over 20 300,000 annual passengers. Bolton Air Field: Services the needs of area businesses, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. In addition, Columbus is also home to The Ohio State University Airport, with over 75,000 operations a year, including corporate activity, student training, and pleasure flying. Source: Columbus Regional Airport Authority Other Means of Getting Around Columbus: Public Transportation: The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) provides bus service to over 19 million annual passengers with 42 local, express, and crosstown lines serving a 562 square mile area. The CBUS delivers free downtown bus service, circulating on a specified route, every 10-15 minutes. AirConnect offers