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Columbus City

Iowa · 392 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Columbus City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
+4%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+14%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2292963634294961990201020202024Columbus City
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,329
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,333
+103%since 2000
from $12,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(153)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino56.1%(220)
Asian1.8%(7)
Other2.6%(10)
Diversity Score67.1%(263)
Diversity Score
67
+19%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus City, Iowa?

Columbus City, Iowa has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbus City, Iowa earns about $65,329 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus City, Iowa?

About 9.8% 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 5.7% 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 75 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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