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Columbus, Ohio is a growing Midwestern city. A great place to live, work, and play. The capital city of the state was named in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus. A replica of the Santa Maria sits on the banks of the Scioto River. Home to seven Fortune 500 companies and four Inc. 500 companies, nationally recognized companies Wendy's International, Worthington Industries, CompuServe, Red Roof Inns, Longaberger, Bank One, and the Limited were all started here. The city's centralized location and diverse population and economy, makes it a popular choice for product brand testing. Columbus is within a 500-mile radius of nearly 50 percent of the United States population.QUICK FACTS
Population (MSA) 1,549,360
- Age Breakdown
- Under 18 23.4%
- 18 - 44 48.8%
- 45 - 64 17.8%
- 65+ 10.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
- Annual Household Income
- Under $15,000 18.3%
- $15,000 - $35,000 31.9%
- $35,000 - $50,000 20.3%
- $50,000 - $100,000 24.9%
- $100,000 + 4.6%
More than 18,000 Hotel & Motel rooms
88% entrepreneur success rate
International airport serving 22 airlines with 350 arrivals and departures daily
EDUCATION
Columbus is an educated city. 79% of the population has graduated high school and 23% hold Bachelor Degrees. Currently more than 90,000 people in the Greater Columbus area are enrolled in the 16 colleges and universities in the city. One of the largest single campuses in the world is at The Ohio State University, located on 1,644 acres two miles north of downtown.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Columbus is home to a variety of spectator sports teams. Most recently Columbus became home to the Columbus Bluejackets of the National Hockey League. Also, Columbus is home to the Columbus Crew of the Major Soccer League , playing games in Crew Stadium, the first soccer specific stadium in the country, and home of the 2000 MLS All-Star game. The New York Yankees call Columbus the home of their AAA affiliate, the Clippers. Such players as Don Mattingly and Derek Jeter have all worn the Clipper uniform. Enjoy harness and thoroughbred racing all season long at Beulah Park and Scioto Downs. If you like motor sports, Columbus is home of National Trail Raceway, home of the NHRA Springnationals. The NASCAR weekly racing series gears up every Saturday night at Columbus Motor Speedway. Columbus is also home of the prestigious Memorial Tournament, a PGA sanctioned event and "home" course of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Enjoy Big Ten Conference action with the Ohio State Buckeyes who has 34 varsity sports teams and 51 club teams. For those who like to participate in recreational activities, Columbus is home to over 100 public and private golf courses. Show your running ability by participating in the annual Columbus Marathon or simply enjoy horseback riding, skating, boating, softball, tennis, swimming, bowling, and basketball at many parks and facilities around the city. The options are endless.
ARTS & CULTURE
You don't have to go to New York or Chicago to experience the great arts. Columbus is home to all art styles, visual, music, theatre, dance, and literary. The city enjoys 26 theatre companies, 18 museums, and 102 art galleries/dealers. The annual Columbus Arts Festival is one of the top visual arts festivals in the United States. The Ohio Theatre, opened in 1928, is home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet, and The Broadway Series. The Palace Theatre, opened in 1926, is home to Opera/Columbus. Both theatres host performances of CAPA-sponsored shows annually. If it is history you seek, Columbus is the answer.
In July 1974, The Ohio Historical Society opened the Ohio Village. The village sets the stage of an 1860's rural community on 15 acres of land. Life in the village is portrayed the way it really was in the 19th century. Year-round programming includes 19th century baseball games, Civil War reenactment, and the Ohio Village Singers. The Ohio Historical Center displays the Ohio history spanning the years 1770-1970. Exhibits include plants, animals, geology, geography, archaeology, climate, and weather. The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America has described the center as "probably the finest museum in America devoted to pre-European history." Ohio's Center of Science & Industry (COSI) features exhibits of science, history, technology, health, and more. See seven worlds in the newly-opened 320,000 square foot building, including a 7-story Extreme Screen theatre, a spectacular Dome theater and much more.
Columbus is an educated city. 79% of the population has graduated high school and 23% hold Bachelor Degrees. Currently more than 90,000 people in the Greater Columbus area are enrolled in the 16 colleges and universities in the city. One of the largest single campuses in the world is at The Ohio State University, located on 1,644 acres two miles north of downtown.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Columbus is home to a variety of spectator sports teams. Most recently Columbus became home to the Columbus Bluejackets of the National Hockey League. Also, Columbus is home to the Columbus Crew of the Major Soccer League , playing games in Crew Stadium, the first soccer specific stadium in the country, and home of the 2000 MLS All-Star game. The New York Yankees call Columbus the home of their AAA affiliate, the Clippers. Such players as Don Mattingly and Derek Jeter have all worn the Clipper uniform. Enjoy harness and thoroughbred racing all season long at Beulah Park and Scioto Downs. If you like motor sports, Columbus is home of National Trail Raceway, home of the NHRA Springnationals. The NASCAR weekly racing series gears up every Saturday night at Columbus Motor Speedway. Columbus is also home of the prestigious Memorial Tournament, a PGA sanctioned event and "home" course of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Enjoy Big Ten Conference action with the Ohio State Buckeyes who has 34 varsity sports teams and 51 club teams. For those who like to participate in recreational activities, Columbus is home to over 100 public and private golf courses. Show your running ability by participating in the annual Columbus Marathon or simply enjoy horseback riding, skating, boating, softball, tennis, swimming, bowling, and basketball at many parks and facilities around the city. The options are endless.
ARTS & CULTURE
 Brad Feinknopf COSI, ©1999 |
In July 1974, The Ohio Historical Society opened the Ohio Village. The village sets the stage of an 1860's rural community on 15 acres of land. Life in the village is portrayed the way it really was in the 19th century. Year-round programming includes 19th century baseball games, Civil War reenactment, and the Ohio Village Singers. The Ohio Historical Center displays the Ohio history spanning the years 1770-1970. Exhibits include plants, animals, geology, geography, archaeology, climate, and weather. The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America has described the center as "probably the finest museum in America devoted to pre-European history." Ohio's Center of Science & Industry (COSI) features exhibits of science, history, technology, health, and more. See seven worlds in the newly-opened 320,000 square foot building, including a 7-story Extreme Screen theatre, a spectacular Dome theater and much more.
WEATHER
Columbus has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. The city has an average annual temperature of 54 degrees and receives an average of 37 inches of rainfall and 28 inches of snowfall annually. The average monthly temperature in January is 38 degrees and in July is 73 degrees.
SO MUCH MORE
Columbus is home to more than 15 festivals each year including Jazz & Ribfest, Rhythm & Food Festival, German Village Oktoberfest, and The Ohio State Fair, which brings top entertainment to the center stage. One of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest occurs every July 3rd, Red, White, & Boom! Hundreds of thousands of people flood downtown to witness this spectacular event. Do you have a love of animals? Columbus is home to the nationally known Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with famed Zoo Director Emeritus Jack Hanna. The zoo sits on 404 acres along the Scioto River and is home to more than 700 species and more than 11,000 specimens. One of the more popular exhibits is Manatee Coast, which features three of the endangered animals.
Columbus has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. The city has an average annual temperature of 54 degrees and receives an average of 37 inches of rainfall and 28 inches of snowfall annually. The average monthly temperature in January is 38 degrees and in July is 73 degrees.
SO MUCH MORE
Columbus is home to more than 15 festivals each year including Jazz & Ribfest, Rhythm & Food Festival, German Village Oktoberfest, and The Ohio State Fair, which brings top entertainment to the center stage. One of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest occurs every July 3rd, Red, White, & Boom! Hundreds of thousands of people flood downtown to witness this spectacular event. Do you have a love of animals? Columbus is home to the nationally known Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with famed Zoo Director Emeritus Jack Hanna. The zoo sits on 404 acres along the Scioto River and is home to more than 700 species and more than 11,000 specimens. One of the more popular exhibits is Manatee Coast, which features three of the endangered animals.