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Columbus

New Mexico · 1,664 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 $16,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,300. The poverty rate of 54.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,664
−6%since 2000
from 1,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+20%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5088511K2K2K1990201020202024Columbus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,773 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,058
+20%since 2000
from $6,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
54.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.1%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.3%(1,471)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(592)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(197)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(1,430)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score27.2%(452)
Diversity Score
27
−19%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
39.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, New Mexico?

Columbus, New Mexico has about 1,664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbus, New Mexico earns about $16,625 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $523 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 54.6% 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 1,042 residents, a change of about 168 percent over that period.

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