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Columbus

Nebraska · 22,111 residents · 10.606 sq mi
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Columbus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,111
+5%since 2000
from 20,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,085 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K25K1990201020202024Columbus
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,175
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,874 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+28%since 2000
from $18,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(19,209)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,395)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(3,701)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(18,027)
Black0.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(3,606)
Asian0.5%(107)
Other1.4%(304)
Diversity Score38.8%(8,587)
Diversity Score
39
+120%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Nebraska?

Columbus, Nebraska has about 22,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Nebraska?

The typical household in Columbus, Nebraska earns about $47,175 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 $106,400, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Nebraska?

About 21.2% 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 8.4% 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 2,631 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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