Township · Ohio
Columbia Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
Columbia Township, Hamilton County, township, in Hamilton County, Ohio. Columbia Township, Hamilton County had 4,233 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,446 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,247 (±23). GEOID 3906116882.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,233
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,446 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,247 ±23
Median household income
$68,088
±$21,721 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$261,700
±$38,326 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,328
±$253 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Columbia Township, Hamilton County and what county is it in?
Columbia Township, Hamilton County is a township in Hamilton County, Ohio. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,920 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Columbia Township (Hamilton County): Madison Place (CDP, 572 in 2020), Ridgewood (CDP, 506 in 2020) and Plainville (CDP, 120 in 2020). Part of Kenwood (CDP) also lies in it.
Columbia Township, Hamilton County is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Columbia Township, Hamilton County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,233 people lived in Columbia Township, Hamilton County on July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,446 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,247 (±23).
| Measure | Columbia Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,247±23 | 830,774 | −284 |
| Households | 1,916±238 | 354,739 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.28 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,012±267 | 381,356 | no clear change |
Columbia Township, Hamilton County's population since 2000
From 6,557 in 2000 to 4,233 in 2025: down 35.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Columbia Township, Hamilton County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Columbia Township, Hamilton County?
The median resident of Columbia Township, Hamilton County is 32.2 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.0%.
| Measure | Columbia Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2±6.4 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±5.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4%±4.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 52.7%±3.9 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7%±4.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.5%±8.5 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.0%±9.8 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±3.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6%±4.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±3.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8%±4.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±4.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±4.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.4%±8.2 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.5%±6.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.6%±8.4 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1%±5.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Columbia Township, Hamilton County earn?
Half of Columbia Township, Hamilton County's 1,916 households earn less than $68,088 a year (±$21,721), against $72,470 in Hamilton County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $77,269 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Columbia Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,088±$21,721 | $72,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,577±$32,297 | $106,643 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,412±$14,852 | $45,936 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.4%±10.7 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.7%±25.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±5.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±4.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±5.4 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Columbia Township, Hamilton County?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Columbia Township, Hamilton County's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $261,700 by its owner (±$38,326). The median renter pays $1,328 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Columbia Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $261,700±$38,326 | $241,900 | +$56,297 |
| Median gross rent | $1,328±$253 | $1,075 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7%±18.7 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,970±$238 | $1,673 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4%±9.9 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6%±9.9 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,012±267 | 381,356 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±10.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1%±8.9 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2%±8.3 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9%±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Columbia Township, Hamilton County work and get to work?
59.9% of Columbia Township, Hamilton County's workers drive alone and 24.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Columbia Township, Hamilton County | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.4%±5.3 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±4.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.9%±9.7 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±6.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±4.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.8%±9.7 pts | 15.3% | +20.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±2.6 | 22.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Columbia Township, Hamilton County?
No census tract lies mostly in Columbia Township, Hamilton County; 14 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 244.01Hamilton County | 5,325 | $165,024 |
| Tract 56Hamilton County | 4,987 | $70,888 |
| Tract 242Hamilton County | 2,962 | $139,100 |
| Tract 57.02Hamilton County | 3,860 | $95,767 |
| Tract 233Hamilton County | 3,879 | $147,723 |
| Tract 58Hamilton County | 4,649 | $66,913 |
| Tract 47.03Hamilton County | 3,903 | $110,137 |
| Tract 238Hamilton County | 5,106 | $71,518 |
| Tract 248Hamilton County | 3,610 | $153,026 |
| Tract 276Hamilton County | 2,354 | $72,188 |
| Tract 55Hamilton County | 4,732 | $54,821 |
| Tract 252Hamilton County | 3,903 | $58,092 |
Every census tract in Columbia Township, Hamilton County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Columbia Township, Hamilton County) · Census block assignment files
How does Columbia Township, Hamilton County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Columbia Township, Hamilton County is the 2,670th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 330th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Columbia Township, Hamilton County ranks 1,028th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 330th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 754th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 252nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,028th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 186th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 391st | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 161st | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 119th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,630th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,444th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 56th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,484th | 1,731 |
Columbia Township, Hamilton County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Columbia Township, Hamilton County?
17 of the 57 figures for Columbia Township, Hamilton County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Columbia Township, Hamilton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.