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Columbus

Texas · 3,655 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 $37,903. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,655
−7%since 2000
from 3,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,227 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Columbus
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,903
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,774
+25%since 2000
from $15,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(2,399)
Black19.5%(764)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(690)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(2,663)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,073)
Black17.5%(639)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(889)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score73%(2,667)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Texas?

Columbus, Texas has about 3,655 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Texas?

The typical household in Columbus, Texas earns about $37,903 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 $123,500, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Texas?

About 18.8% 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 19.0% 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 288 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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