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Columbus City

Iowa · 374 residents (2025 est.) · 0.24 sq mi
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Columbus City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−14%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+35%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2292963634294961990201020202024Columbus City
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,875
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,448
+208%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+46.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−8%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(125)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(200)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 48.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2016
from 49.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus City, Iowa?

Columbus City, Iowa has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus City, Iowa?

The typical household in Columbus City, Iowa earns about $89,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus City, Iowa expensive?

In Columbus City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $111,600.

How educated are people in Columbus City, Iowa?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus City, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Columbus City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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