Economy & Jobs — Columbus, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,073 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,811 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 96,126 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Finance Insurance | 10.9% |
| Arts Food | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 238 |
| Physician Offices | 200 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 147 |
| Law Offices | 99 |
| Real Estate Offices | 93 |
| Gas Stations | 85 |
| Insurance Agencies | 73 |
| Dental Offices | 67 |
| Commercial Banks | 62 |
| Convenience Stores | 61 |
| Hotels Motels | 60 |
| Beauty Salons | 59 |
| General Merchandise | 54 |
| Child Day Care | 51 |
| Liquor Stores | 44 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
