District Eight
Columbus City Council Residential District Eight is roughly bounded by Scioto River to the west, Lockbourne and Groveport to the south, Big Walnut Park to the east, and Bexley and Whitehall to the north. It has the city’s largest Black population among the city’s districts.
District Eight is located in the southeast part of the city and is home to The Fort and the former site of Eastland Mall. The district’s neighborhoods include South Side, Mid East, and Far South.
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Name District Eight
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Demographics
Median Income
Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2017--2021
Population Experiencing Poverty
Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2017--2021
Racial and Ethnic Composition
Source: City of Columbus
Crime
The relative risk of specific crime types compared to the city at-large.
+10%
Total Crime
+25%
Personal Crime
+51%
Murder
+48%
Rape
+2%
Robbery
+41%
Assault
+8%
Property Crime
+23%
Burglary
+3%
Larceny
+10%
Motor Vehicle Theft
Source: Applied Geographic Solutions
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About Columbus Districts
Columbus Districts is a project of The Confluence Cast and Columbus Underground, meant to provide a greater understanding of the transition to Columbus City Council Residential Districts, exhibit the unique nature of each district, and invite civic engagement from all Columbusites.