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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbus

Texas · 3,916 residents · 2.978 sq mi
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Columbus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,175. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $71,400. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

3,916
+16%since 1990
from 3,367 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,315 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
−4%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Columbus
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,175
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,726 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,822
+37%since 1990
from $11,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
62.6%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
37.4% rent
2.4
−10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(2,410)
Black20.4%(688)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(374)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score67%(2,256)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(2,399)
Black19.5%(764)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(690)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score68%(2,663)
68
+1%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Columbus, Texas?

Columbus, Texas has about 3,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Texas?

The typical household in Columbus, Texas earns about $29,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Texas expensive?

In Columbus, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,400, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Texas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Texas?

About 20.5% of people in Columbus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 549 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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