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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Columbus City

Iowa · 317 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Columbus City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

317
−16%vs 2000
vs 376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,321 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2292963634294961990201020202024Columbus City
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,887
−13%vs 2000
vs $12,468 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $425 in 2000
US average: $450
84.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.9% in 2000
16.0% rent
1.3
−15%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(23)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other7.3%(23)
Diversity Score31.7%(100)
32
−44%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Columbus City, Iowa?

Columbus City, Iowa has about 317 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Columbus City, Iowa earns about $27,188 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 $35,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus City, Iowa?

About 7.8% 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 12.8% of people in Columbus City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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