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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus

North Carolina · 992 residents · 3.757 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,469. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $94,400. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
+23%since 1990
from 805 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 214 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
52.5
+9%since 1990
from 48.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7349471K1K2K1990201020202024Columbus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,469
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,587
+25%since 1990
from $12,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−5%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(773)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score16.4%(132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(855)
Black5.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.4%(302)
Diversity Score
30
+86%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, North Carolina?

Columbus, North Carolina has about 992 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus, North Carolina?

The typical household in Columbus, North Carolina earns about $25,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, North Carolina expensive?

In Columbus, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, North Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, North Carolina?

About 15.8% of people in Columbus, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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