Columbus Junction is a city located in Louisa County Iowa. Columbus Junction has a 2024 population of 1,751. Columbus Junction is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,830 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus Junction is $89,284 with a poverty rate of 13.08%. The median age in Columbus Junction is 32.9 years: 30.9 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,146 | 56.48% |
| Other race | 457 | 22.52% |
| Asian | 217 | 10.69% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 7.59% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 668 | 2.98 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 398 | 3.71 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.07 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 51 | 3.47 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Female | 48 | 3.19 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 12.3% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 13.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 35.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 15.66% |
| Some College | 155 | 11.84% |
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 | 616 | 547 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 487 | 241 | 45 |
| Other Race | 270 | 132 | 21 |
| Asian | 134 | 83 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 66 | 29 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $55,347 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $31,932 | $32,188 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,000 | $64,917 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,430 | $58,173 | $34,886 |
| Overall | $44,856 | $55,563 | $35,192 |
| Some College | $37,500 | $41,607 | $31,250 |
$44,856
Average Earnings
$55,563
Average Male
$35,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.35% of Columbus Junction residents speak only English, while 48.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 836 | 102 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic | 842 | 76 | 9.03% |
| Other | 457 | 61 | 13.35% |
| Asian | 217 | 43 | 19.82% |
| Black | 55 | 39 | 70.91% |
13.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus Junction is Black, with 70.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus Junction is Hispanic, with 9.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.12% |
| High School | 12.64% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.53% |
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,688 | $97,674 |
| Households | $62,500 | $89,284 |
| Married Families | $94,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,438 | $33,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9.91% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.94% |
| Black | 5 | 10.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
53.33%
Born in Columbus Junction
73.63%
Native Born
26.37%
Foreign Born
15.72%
Non Citizen
10.65%
Naturalized
73.63% of Columbus Junction residents were born in the United States, with 53.33% having been born in Iowa. 15.72% 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 | 1,652 | -20 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 1,672 | -20 | -1.18% |
| 2027 | 1,692 | -19 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 1,711 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 1,731 | -20 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 1,751 | -20 | -1.13% |
| 2023 | 1,771 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2022 | 1,788 | -22 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 1,810 | -20 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 1,830 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 1,818 | -15 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 1,833 | -12 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,845 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,844 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 1,852 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 1,849 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 1,868 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,871 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 1,867 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 1,872 | 0 | 0% |