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Columbus

New Mexico · 1,442 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 $21,543. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 323 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,000. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,442
−18%since 2000
from 1,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+38%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5088511K2K2K1990201020202024Columbus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,543
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,054
+50%since 2000
from $6,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(95)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino91.9%(1,325)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(238)
Diversity Score
17
−51%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
38.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
37.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, New Mexico?

Columbus, New Mexico has about 1,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbus, New Mexico earns about $21,543 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 $65,000.

How educated are people in Columbus, New Mexico?

About 6.0% 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 34.1% 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 820 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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