Columbus City, Ohio
Safe Democratic — shifted 5.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 906K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 52.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 7.7% |
Black / African American | 28.6% |
Asian | 6.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.0% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+38.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+43.2 |
| 2016 | Clinton+39.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+38.7 |
| 2008 | Obama+35.4 |
Columbus City, Ohio is a city that has a population of 905,748. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+38.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.0% | 29.8% | D+38.1 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 70.8% | 27.6% | D+43.2 | D+4.2 |
| 2016 | 67.1% | 28.1% | D+39.0 | D+0.3 |
| 2012 | 69.3% | 30.7% | D+38.7 | D+3.3 |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 31.6% | D+35.4 | — |
What defines Columbus City?
It has a plurality-minority electorate (48% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 38.1% margin
- Turnout decreased by 3.6 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | Columbus City | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 52.0% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 28.6% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 7.7% | 19.3% |
Asian | 6.2% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Columbus City? 905,748 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.