Columbus township is located in Bartholomew County Indiana. Columbus township has a 2024 population of 52,580. Columbus township is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,205 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus township is $100,297 with a poverty rate of 13.15%. The median age in Columbus township is 36.4 years: 35.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,075 | 75.8% |
| Asian | 5,758 | 11.17% |
| Two or more races | 3,366 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 2,175 | 4.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,105 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,604 | 2.34 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 10,003 | 3.07 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 8,675 | 1.27 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 2,252 | 3.21 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 674 | 2.43 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,766 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,526 | 7.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,532 | 21.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,239 | 17.77% |
| High School Graduate | 10,313 | 29.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 792 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 5,933 | 16.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,928 | 25,245 | 9,163 |
| Asian | 4,075 | 3,824 | 3,305 |
| Hispanic | 2,322 | 1,997 | 670 |
| 2+ Races | 1,564 | 1,465 | 517 |
| Other Race | 1,150 | 951 | 315 |
| Black | 747 | 504 | 284 |
| Native American | 41 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,475 | $87,892 | $56,836 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,867 | $110,432 | $71,284 |
| High School Graduate | $35,598 | $46,352 | $25,762 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,159 | $34,474 | $23,705 |
| Overall | $54,379 | $67,680 | $39,612 |
| Some College | $42,925 | $61,917 | $32,995 |
$54,379
Average Earnings
$67,680
Average Male
$39,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.59% of Columbus township residents speak only English, while 17.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,008 | 4,528 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 5,758 | 897 | 15.58% |
| Hispanic | 4,627 | 544 | 11.76% |
| Multiple | 3,321 | 467 | 14.06% |
| Other | 2,040 | 346 | 16.96% |
| Black | 1,022 | 251 | 24.56% |
| Native | 69 | 14 | 20.29% |
13.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.08%
Male Poverty Rate
14.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is Black, with 24.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is Hispanic, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.28% |
| Some College | 11.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.91% |
| Female Employed | 7.66% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,582 | $124,018 |
| Households | $75,138 | $100,297 |
| Married Families | $114,981 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,598 | $61,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,156
Number of Veterans
1,911
Male Veterans
245
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 929 |
| First Gulf War | 564 |
| Second Gulf War | 265 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 696 |
| 75+ | 463 |
| 55 to 64 | 455 |
| 35 to 54 | 370 |
| 18 to 34 | 172 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,731 | 5.63% |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 14.31% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 3.61% |
| Black | 76 | 7.65% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 10 | 24.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.02%
Born in Columbus township
85.93%
Native Born
14.07%
Foreign Born
10.52%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
85.93% of Columbus township residents were born in the United States, with 62.02% having been born in Indiana. 10.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,315 | 347 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 53,968 | 347 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 53,621 | 347 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 53,274 | 347 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 52,927 | 347 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 52,580 | 347 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 52,233 | 347 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 51,886 | 388 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 51,498 | 293 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 51,205 | 1,345 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 49,860 | 576 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 49,284 | 342 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 48,942 | 40 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 48,902 | 507 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 48,395 | 579 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 47,816 | 511 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 47,305 | 397 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 46,908 | 824 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 46,084 | 488 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 45,596 | 0 | 0% |