Research and Reports
The Economic Impact of the Art and Culture Industry in Columbus GA
This study highlights the economic impact of the Art and Culture industry in Columbus, GA. The study provides a comprehensive look at how this vital sector supports the local economy through employment, income generation, and economic output.
The Economic Impact of the Art and Culture Industry in Columbus GA Study (PDF)
Economic Impact Study of a New Pickleball Facility in Columbus GA: Construction, Operations, and Tourism Effects
This research evaluates the economic need and impact generated by the construction of a pickleball facility in Columbus. The Butler Center concludes that the construction and operation of the pickleball facility will have a lasting positive economic impact on Columbus, with benefits in the tourism area and tax revenues, furthermore enhancing Columbus’s reputation as a destination for recreational and competitive sport events.
Columbus GA-AL MSA Online Job Ads Report
This report contains charts that display the monthly active and newly posted online job ads in Columbus GA-AL MSA on the period of September 2023-July 2024. The data shows an increase in job ad counts for part-time and full-time positions.
Columbus GA-AL MSA Online Job Ads Report (PDF)
Home Ownership Affordability in Columbus Hits New Low
This report shows that home ownership affordability in Columbus has hit its lowest level as of March 2024. An analysis of the GDP in Columbus reveals a widening gap between nominal and real GDP. home-ownership-affordability.pdf
Home Ownership Affordability in Columbus Hits New Low Report (PDF)
Awards and Occupations Gap Report
This education-occupation (CIP-SOC) analysis shows the difference between the number of post-secondary degree awards conferred and the occupation demand in Columbus GA-AL MSA. This report concludes that there is a labor shortage in software development occupations, operations and management, healthcare management as of 2024. The Butler Center also notes a need for hotel management, accountants, auditors, and financial managers.
Awards and Occupations Gap Report (PDF)
Programs Occupational Crosswalk
Economic Overview for Columbus Area
This economic overview covers data of unemployment trends, unemployment rates, wage trends, cost of living Index Industry snapshot, occupation snapshot, industry clusters, education levels, GDP, of the Columbus GA-AL MSA area as of 2024.
Economic Overview for Columbus Area (PDF)
Educational Attainment Columbus GA-AL MSA
This report covers the educational attainment of people aged 25-64 in the Columbus area and the U.S. as of 2024. The data shows that Columbus is highly comparable to Georgia and the U.S. in terms of the shrinking population with no high school diploma, high school diploma, and some colleges with no degree, while increasing the population holding associate and bachelor degrees. Educational Attainment
Educational Attainment Columbus, GA Report (PDF)
Strengthening Career and Technical Education
This report takes a macroeconomic perspective of the industries and occupations that support the Columbus GA-AL MSA economy (2024). The purpose of this analysis is to help educators who want to move beyond compliance and use Perkins V to make a difference in students’ education. Strengthening Career and Technical Education (Perkins V) Report
Strengthening Career & Technical Education (Perkins V) Report (PDF)
