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Columbus

Wisconsin · 4,991 residents · 4.539 sq mi
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Columbus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $165,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,991
+11%since 2000
from 4,479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Columbus
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,063
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,333
+23%since 2000
from $21,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,372)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(44)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,684)
Black0.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(164)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other1.9%(93)
Diversity Score15.9%(792)
Diversity Score
16
+286%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbus, Wisconsin?

Columbus, Wisconsin has about 4,991 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbus, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Columbus, Wisconsin earns about $48,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbus, Wisconsin expensive?

In Columbus, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $165,100, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Columbus, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Columbus, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbus, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of people in Columbus, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbus, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbus, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 896 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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