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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus

Nebraska · 20,971 residents · 10.606 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,874. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,971
+8%since 1990
from 19,480 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,977 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,837 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+9%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Columbus
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,874
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,345
+52%since 1990
from $12,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
30.6% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(19,252)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(226)
Asian0.3%(65)
Diversity Score5.7%(1,105)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(19,209)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,395)
Asian0.5%(100)
Diversity Score17.6%(3,701)
18
+211%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 11.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Nebraska?

Columbus, Nebraska has about 20,971 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Nebraska?

The typical household in Columbus, Nebraska earns about $38,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Nebraska expensive?

In Columbus, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Nebraska?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Nebraska?

About 6.9% of people in Columbus, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,491 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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