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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus

New Mexico · 1,765 residents · 4.666 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,773. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,143 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,600. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,765
+184%since 1990
from 622 in 1990
1990 – 2025
378 / sq mi
+184%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.2
−20%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5088511K2K2K1990201020202024Columbus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,773
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,781 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,721
−9%since 1990
from $7,352 in 1990
US average: $21,522
57.1%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$330
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.4
−10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.4%(388)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(373)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.3%(1,471)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score33.5%(592)
34
−44%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
35.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 38.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, New Mexico?

Columbus, New Mexico has about 1,765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus, New Mexico?

The typical household in Columbus, New Mexico earns about $13,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, New Mexico expensive?

In Columbus, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, New Mexico?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, New Mexico?

About 57.1% of people in Columbus, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,143 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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

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