Driving around Columbus Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, is the 14th most populous city in the U.S., with a population of 905,748. It's also the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, and the third-most populous state capital in the U.S. Columbus is ranked 34th in America's best cities by Resonance Consultancy. Here's a more detailed look at Columbus's ranking: Most Populous: Columbus is the capital and most populous city of Ohio. Midwest: It's the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago. State Capital: Columbus is the third-most populous state capital in the U.S., after Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas. America's Best Cities: In 2024, Columbus was ranked 34th in America's best cities by Resonance Consultancy. Top 10 Big City: Condé Nast Traveler ranked Columbus as a top 10 Best Big City in the U.S. in 2024, coming in ninth. Happiest Cities: The World Happiness Report also included Columbus among the 200 happiest cities on Earth.