Columbus City is a city located in Louisa County Iowa. Columbus City has a 2024 population of 375. Columbus City is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 386 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus City is $75,449 with a poverty rate of 4.38%. The median age in Columbus City is 54.9 years: 55.3 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 58.76% |
| Other race | 104 | 37.96% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 120 | 2.28 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Married | 70 | 2.64 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 2.73 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 2 | 8.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
97.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 4.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 44.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 7.44% |
| Some College | 46 | 21.4% |
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 | 127 | 118 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 70 | 39 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,125 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,000 | $45,625 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $59,167 | $24,750 |
| Overall | $45,208 | $58,250 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $52,750 | $71,250 | $33,750 |
$45,208
Average Earnings
$58,250
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.46% of Columbus City residents speak only English, while 42.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 11 | 7.8% |
| Multiple | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 1 | 0.78% |
4.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.65%
Male Poverty Rate
6.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus City is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus City is Hispanic, with 0.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.25% |
| High School | 5.26% |
| Some College | 5.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.08% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,083 | $85,349 |
| Households | $63,750 | $75,449 |
| Married Families | $85,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,531 | $52,270 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 14.58% |
| Other Race | 2 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
62.77%
Born in Columbus City
80.29%
Native Born
19.71%
Foreign Born
9.49%
Non Citizen
10.22%
Naturalized
80.29% of Columbus City residents were born in the United States, with 62.77% having been born in Iowa. 9.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 361 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 364 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 367 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 369 | -3 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 372 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 375 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 378 | -4 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 382 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 384 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 386 | 12 | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 374 | -3 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 377 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 379 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 382 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 383 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 382 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 386 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 386 | -5 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 391 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 391 | 0 | 0% |