Columbus township is located in St. Clair County Michigan. Columbus township has a 2024 population of 4,109. Columbus township is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually but its population has decreased by -0.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,110 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbus township is $112,887 with a poverty rate of 3.58%. The median age in Columbus township is 41.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbus township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,795 | 92.43% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 5.89% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,558 | 2.63 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 995 | 3.13 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 427 | 1.22 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Female | 109 | 3.55 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 27 | 2.7 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 12.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 534 | 19.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 324 | 11.62% |
| High School Graduate | 754 | 27.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.22% |
| Some College | 650 | 23.31% |
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 | 2,611 | 2,454 | 858 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 85 | 0 |
| Black | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 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 white people with a rate of 32.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,930 | $90,603 | $76,184 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,321 | $97,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,875 | $45,250 | $27,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,859 | $59,185 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,632 | $60,446 | $54,841 |
| Some College | $57,525 | $67,535 | $42,157 |
$58,632
Average Earnings
$60,446
Average Male
$54,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.44% of Columbus township residents speak only English, while 3.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,795 | 103 | 2.71% |
| Black | 58 | 33 | 56.9% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100% |
3.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
3.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbus township is White, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.32% |
| High School | 4.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Employed | 1.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,425 | $135,213 |
| Households | $91,591 | $112,887 |
| Married Families | $120,022 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,614 | $50,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
270
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 246 | 8.82% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 17.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
91.55%
Born in Columbus township
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
98.78% of Columbus township residents were born in the United States, with 91.55% having been born in Michigan. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,139 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 4,133 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 4,127 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 4,121 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 4,115 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 4,109 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 4,103 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 4,097 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 4,108 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 4,110 | 71 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 4,039 | 9 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 4,030 | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,016 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 4,009 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 4,004 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,005 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,007 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,008 | -23 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,031 | -30 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 4,061 | 0 | 0% |